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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.33, 85,569.89 and 35,141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.33, 85,569.89 and 35,141.95 is: 48,499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.33 : 85,569.89 = 35,141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.33/85,569.89 = 35,141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.33x = 85,569.89 × 35,141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.33x = 3,007,092,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,092,727.14/62,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,499.67

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