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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,285.52, 85,937.52 and 35,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,285.52, 85,937.52 and 35,423.70 is: 48,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,285.52 : 85,937.52 = 35,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,285.52/85,937.52 = 35,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,285.52x = 85,937.52 × 35,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,285.52x = 3,044,224,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,224,927.22/62,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,875.32

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