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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,048.88, 85,619.97 and 35,190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,048.88, 85,619.97 and 35,190.09 is: 48,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,048.88 : 85,619.97 = 35,190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,048.88/85,619.97 = 35,190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,048.88x = 85,619.97 × 35,190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,048.88x = 3,012,974,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,974,450.10/62,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,558.08

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