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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,090.74, 85,682.84 and 35,231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,090.74, 85,682.84 and 35,231.64 is: 48,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,090.74 : 85,682.84 = 35,231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,090.74/85,682.84 = 35,231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,090.74x = 85,682.84 × 35,231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,090.74x = 3,018,746,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,746,796.90/62,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,618.31

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