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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,099.15, 85,708.62 and 35,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,099.15, 85,708.62 and 35,244.14 is: 48,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,099.15 : 85,708.62 = 35,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,099.15/85,708.62 = 35,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,099.15x = 85,708.62 × 35,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,099.15x = 3,020,726,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,726,173.94/62,099.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,643.60

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