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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,280.93, 85,947.28 and 35,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,280.93, 85,947.28 and 35,423.35 is: 48,883.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,280.93 : 85,947.28 = 35,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,280.93/85,947.28 = 35,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,280.93x = 85,947.28 × 35,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,280.93x = 3,044,540,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,540,580.99/62,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,883.99

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