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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,090.94, 85,683.12 and 35,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,090.94, 85,683.12 and 35,231.84 is: 48,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,090.94 : 85,683.12 = 35,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,090.94/85,683.12 = 35,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,090.94x = 85,683.12 × 35,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,090.94x = 3,018,774,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,774,217.29/62,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,618.60

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