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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.23, 85,948.11 and 35,428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.23, 85,948.11 and 35,428.95 is: 48,891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.23 : 85,948.11 = 35,428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.23/85,948.11 = 35,428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.23x = 85,948.11 × 35,428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.23x = 3,045,051,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,051,291.78/62,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,891.96

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