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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,031.68, 85,601.09 and 35,175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,031.68, 85,601.09 and 35,175.99 is: 48,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,031.68 : 85,601.09 = 35,175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,031.68/85,601.09 = 35,175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,031.68x = 85,601.09 × 35,175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,031.68x = 3,011,102,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,102,909.95/62,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,541.38

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