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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,018.76, 85,584.03 and 35,163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,018.76, 85,584.03 and 35,163.72 is: 48,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,018.76 : 85,584.03 = 35,163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,018.76/85,584.03 = 35,163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,018.76x = 85,584.03 × 35,163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,018.76x = 3,009,452,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,452,867.39/62,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,524.88

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