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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.42, 85,619.40 and 35,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.42, 85,619.40 and 35,184.35 is: 48,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.42 : 85,619.40 = 35,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.42/85,619.40 = 35,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.42x = 85,619.40 × 35,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.42x = 3,012,462,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,462,936.39/62,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,554.89

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