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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.08, 85,947.41 and 35,423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.08, 85,947.41 and 35,423.55 is: 48,884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.08 : 85,947.41 = 35,423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.08/85,947.41 = 35,423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.08x = 85,947.41 × 35,423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.08x = 3,044,562,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,562,375.51/62,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,884.23

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