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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.51, 85,945.25 and 35,421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.51, 85,945.25 and 35,421.98 is: 48,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.51 : 85,945.25 = 35,421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.51/85,945.25 = 35,421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.51x = 85,945.25 × 35,421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.51x = 3,044,351,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,351,310.59/62,279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,882.07

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