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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,013.62, 85,590.68 and 35,156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,013.62, 85,590.68 and 35,156.22 is: 48,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,013.62 : 85,590.68 = 35,156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,013.62/85,590.68 = 35,156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,013.62x = 85,590.68 × 35,156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,013.62x = 3,009,044,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,044,600.25/62,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,522.32

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