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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.26, 85,577.82 and 35,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.26, 85,577.82 and 35,159.22 is: 48,518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.26 : 85,577.82 = 35,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.26/85,577.82 = 35,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.26x = 85,577.82 × 35,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.26x = 3,008,849,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,849,400.50/62,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,518.67

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