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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,007.98, 85,569.22 and 35,152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,007.98, 85,569.22 and 35,152.97 is: 48,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,007.98 : 85,569.22 = 35,152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,007.98/85,569.22 = 35,152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,007.98x = 85,569.22 × 35,152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,007.98x = 3,008,012,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,012,223.58/62,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,510.08

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