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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,046, 85,638.65 and 35,204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,046, 85,638.65 and 35,204.22 is: 48,590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046 : 85,638.65 = 35,204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046/85,638.65 = 35,204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046x = 85,638.65 × 35,204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046x = 3,014,841,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,841,699.08/62,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,590.43

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