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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,068.06, 85,639.34 and 35,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,068.06, 85,639.34 and 35,204.38 is: 48,573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,068.06 : 85,639.34 = 35,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,068.06/85,639.34 = 35,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,068.06x = 85,639.34 × 35,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,068.06x = 3,014,879,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,879,868.31/62,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,573.77

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