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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.76, 85,578.54 and 35,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.76, 85,578.54 and 35,159.72 is: 48,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.76 : 85,578.54 = 35,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.76/85,578.54 = 35,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.76x = 85,578.54 × 35,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.76x = 3,008,917,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,917,504.41/62,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,519.38

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