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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.94, 85,950.03 and 35,426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.94, 85,950.03 and 35,426.86 is: 48,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.94 : 85,950.03 = 35,426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.94/85,950.03 = 35,426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.94x = 85,950.03 × 35,426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.94x = 3,044,939,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,939,464.93/62,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,887.25

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