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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,029.83, 85,581.86 and 35,170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,029.83, 85,581.86 and 35,170.23 is: 48,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,029.83 : 85,581.86 = 35,170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,029.83/85,581.86 = 35,170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,029.83x = 85,581.86 × 35,170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,029.83x = 3,009,933,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,933,524.18/62,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,523.97

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