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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,026.76, 85,595.10 and 35,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,026.76, 85,595.10 and 35,171.72 is: 48,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,026.76 : 85,595.10 = 35,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,026.76/85,595.10 = 35,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,026.76x = 85,595.10 × 35,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,026.76x = 3,010,526,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,526,890.57/62,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,535.94

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