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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,052.76, 85,630.96 and 35,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,052.76, 85,630.96 and 35,197.72 is: 48,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,052.76 : 85,630.96 = 35,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,052.76/85,630.96 = 35,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,052.76x = 85,630.96 × 35,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,052.76x = 3,014,014,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,014,553.41/62,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,571.80

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