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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,282.58, 85,949.48 and 35,425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,282.58, 85,949.48 and 35,425.05 is: 48,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,282.58 : 85,949.48 = 35,425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,282.58/85,949.48 = 35,425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,282.58x = 85,949.48 × 35,425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,282.58x = 3,044,764,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,764,626.47/62,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,886.30

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