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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,092.72, 85,685.58 and 35,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,092.72, 85,685.58 and 35,233.63 is: 48,621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,092.72 : 85,685.58 = 35,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,092.72/85,685.58 = 35,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,092.72x = 85,685.58 × 35,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,092.72x = 3,019,013,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,013,417.46/62,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,621.05

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