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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,055.11, 85,639.37 and 35,206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,055.11, 85,639.37 and 35,206.25 is: 48,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,055.11 : 85,639.37 = 35,206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,055.11/85,639.37 = 35,206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,055.11x = 85,639.37 × 35,206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,055.11x = 3,015,040,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,040,465.83/62,055.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,586.50

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