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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,067.06, 85,637.96 and 35,203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,067.06, 85,637.96 and 35,203.38 is: 48,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,067.06 : 85,637.96 = 35,203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,067.06/85,637.96 = 35,203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,067.06x = 85,637.96 × 35,203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,067.06x = 3,014,745,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,745,648.30/62,067.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,572.39

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