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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,016.26, 85,580.58 and 35,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,016.26, 85,580.58 and 35,161.22 is: 48,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,016.26 : 85,580.58 = 35,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,016.26/85,580.58 = 35,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,016.26x = 85,580.58 × 35,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,016.26x = 3,009,117,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,117,601.11/62,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,521.43

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