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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.84, 85,627.42 and 35,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.84, 85,627.42 and 35,195.08 is: 48,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.84 : 85,627.42 = 35,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.84/85,627.42 = 35,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.84x = 85,627.42 × 35,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.84x = 3,013,663,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,663,897.09/62,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,573.92

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