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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,039.52, 85,629.69 and 35,197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,039.52, 85,629.69 and 35,197.74 is: 48,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,039.52 : 85,629.69 = 35,197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,039.52/85,629.69 = 35,197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,039.52x = 85,629.69 × 35,197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,039.52x = 3,013,971,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,971,564.90/62,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,581.48

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