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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,057.66, 85,637.18 and 35,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,057.66, 85,637.18 and 35,205.42 is: 48,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,057.66 : 85,637.18 = 35,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,057.66/85,637.18 = 35,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,057.66x = 85,637.18 × 35,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,057.66x = 3,014,892,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,892,889.52/62,057.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,582.12

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