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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.76, 85,617.18 and 35,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.76, 85,617.18 and 35,187.72 is: 48,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.76 : 85,617.18 = 35,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.76/85,617.18 = 35,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.76x = 85,617.18 × 35,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.76x = 3,012,673,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,673,357.03/62,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,558.02

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