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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,282.08, 85,946.64 and 35,420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,282.08, 85,946.64 and 35,420.84 is: 48,879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,282.08 : 85,946.64 = 35,420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,282.08/85,946.64 = 35,420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,282.08x = 85,946.64 × 35,420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,282.08x = 3,044,302,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,302,183.98/62,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,879.26

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