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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,046, 85,617 and 35,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,046, 85,617 and 35,179.92 is: 48,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046 : 85,617 = 35,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046/85,617 = 35,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046x = 85,617 × 35,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046x = 3,011,999,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,999,210.64/62,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,544.62

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