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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.93, 85,945.91 and 35,422.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.93, 85,945.91 and 35,422.35 is: 48,882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.93 : 85,945.91 = 35,422.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.93/85,945.91 = 35,422.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.93x = 85,945.91 × 35,422.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.93x = 3,044,405,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,405,927.98/62,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,882.62

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