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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,087.76, 85,671.58 and 34,865.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,087.76, 85,671.58 and 34,865.25 is: 48,108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,087.76 : 85,671.58 = 34,865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,087.76/85,671.58 = 34,865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,087.76x = 85,671.58 × 34,865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,087.76x = 2,986,961,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,961,054.60/62,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,108.69

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