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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,026.39, 85,594.58 and 35,171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,026.39, 85,594.58 and 35,171.35 is: 48,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,026.39 : 85,594.58 = 35,171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,026.39/85,594.58 = 35,171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,026.39x = 85,594.58 × 35,171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,026.39x = 3,010,476,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,476,503.31/62,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,535.42

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