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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,283.08, 85,950.17 and 35,425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,283.08, 85,950.17 and 35,425.55 is: 48,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,283.08 : 85,950.17 = 35,425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,283.08/85,950.17 = 35,425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,283.08x = 85,950.17 × 35,425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,283.08x = 3,044,832,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,832,044.84/62,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,886.99

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