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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,011.26, 85,573.68 and 35,156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,011.26, 85,573.68 and 35,156.22 is: 48,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,011.26 : 85,573.68 = 35,156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,011.26/85,573.68 = 35,156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,011.26x = 85,573.68 × 35,156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,011.26x = 3,008,447,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,447,120.29/62,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,514.53

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