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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,091.36, 85,688.28 and 35,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,091.36, 85,688.28 and 35,235 is: 48,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,091.36 : 85,688.28 = 35,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,091.36/85,688.28 = 35,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,091.36x = 85,688.28 × 35,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,091.36x = 3,019,226,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,226,545.80/62,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,625.55

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