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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.11, 85,569.59 and 35,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.11, 85,569.59 and 35,141.73 is: 48,499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.11 : 85,569.59 = 35,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.11/85,569.59 = 35,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.11x = 85,569.59 × 35,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.11x = 3,007,063,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,063,427.99/62,002.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,499.37

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