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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,017.24, 85,582 and 35,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,017.24, 85,582 and 35,162.24 is: 48,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,017.24 : 85,582 = 35,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,017.24/85,582 = 35,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,017.24x = 85,582 × 35,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,017.24x = 3,009,254,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,254,823.68/62,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,522.88

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