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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,073, 85,663.44 and 35,215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,073, 85,663.44 and 35,215.56 is: 48,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,073 : 85,663.44 = 35,215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,073/85,663.44 = 35,215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,073x = 85,663.44 × 35,215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,073x = 3,016,686,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,686,011.13/62,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,599.00

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