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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,026.26, 85,594.41 and 35,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,026.26, 85,594.41 and 35,171.22 is: 48,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,026.26 : 85,594.41 = 35,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,026.26/85,594.41 = 35,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,026.26x = 85,594.41 × 35,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,026.26x = 3,010,459,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,459,824.88/62,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,535.25

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