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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,086.41, 85,679.78 and 35,228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,086.41, 85,679.78 and 35,228.97 is: 48,616.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,086.41 : 85,679.78 = 35,228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,086.41/85,679.78 = 35,228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,086.41x = 85,679.78 × 35,228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,086.41x = 3,018,410,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,410,223.08/62,086.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,616.28

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