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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,012.40, 85,577.94 and 35,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,012.40, 85,577.94 and 35,154.24 is: 48,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,012.40 : 85,577.94 = 35,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,012.40/85,577.94 = 35,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,012.40x = 85,577.94 × 35,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,012.40x = 3,008,427,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,427,441.47/62,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,513.32

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