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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,046.58, 85,604.96 and 35,186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,046.58, 85,604.96 and 35,186.98 is: 48,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046.58 : 85,604.96 = 35,186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046.58/85,604.96 = 35,186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046.58x = 85,604.96 × 35,186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046.58x = 3,012,180,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,180,015.42/62,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,547.08

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