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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,001.46, 85,568.70 and 35,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,001.46, 85,568.70 and 35,141.08 is: 48,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,001.46 : 85,568.70 = 35,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,001.46/85,568.70 = 35,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,001.46x = 85,568.70 × 35,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,001.46x = 3,006,976,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,976,532.20/62,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,498.48

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