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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,044, 85,620.76 and 35,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,044, 85,620.76 and 35,177.92 is: 48,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,044 : 85,620.76 = 35,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,044/85,620.76 = 35,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,044x = 85,620.76 × 35,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,044x = 3,011,960,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,960,245.62/62,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,545.55

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