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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.58, 85,599.45 and 35,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.58, 85,599.45 and 35,182.98 is: 48,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.58 : 85,599.45 = 35,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.58/85,599.45 = 35,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.58x = 85,599.45 × 35,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.58x = 3,011,643,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,643,737.36/62,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,541.56

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