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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.93, 85,948.66 and 35,424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.93, 85,948.66 and 35,424.35 is: 48,885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.93 : 85,948.66 = 35,424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.93/85,948.66 = 35,424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.93x = 85,948.66 × 35,424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.93x = 3,044,675,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,675,413.87/62,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,885.37

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