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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,051, 85,623.90 and 35,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,051, 85,623.90 and 35,184.92 is: 48,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,051 : 85,623.90 = 35,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,051/85,623.90 = 35,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,051x = 85,623.90 × 35,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,051x = 3,012,670,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,670,071.59/62,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,551.52

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