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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,027.84, 85,606.72 and 35,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,027.84, 85,606.72 and 35,180.08 is: 48,553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,027.84 : 85,606.72 = 35,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,027.84/85,606.72 = 35,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,027.84x = 85,606.72 × 35,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,027.84x = 3,011,651,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,651,258.14/62,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,553.22

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