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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.26, 85,947.96 and 35,426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.26, 85,947.96 and 35,426.50 is: 48,890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.26 : 85,947.96 = 35,426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.26/85,947.96 = 35,426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.26x = 85,947.96 × 35,426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.26x = 3,044,835,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,835,404.94/62,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,890.04

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