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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,090.24, 85,682.14 and 35,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,090.24, 85,682.14 and 35,231.14 is: 48,617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,090.24 : 85,682.14 = 35,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,090.24/85,682.14 = 35,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,090.24x = 85,682.14 × 35,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,090.24x = 3,018,679,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,679,687.04/62,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,617.62

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