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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,047.74, 85,624.08 and 35,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,047.74, 85,624.08 and 35,192.72 is: 48,564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,047.74 : 85,624.08 = 35,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,047.74/85,624.08 = 35,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,047.74x = 85,624.08 × 35,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,047.74x = 3,013,344,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,344,272.70/62,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,564.93

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