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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,104.06, 85,689.03 and 35,240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,104.06, 85,689.03 and 35,240.50 is: 48,623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,104.06 : 85,689.03 = 35,240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,104.06/85,689.03 = 35,240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,104.06x = 85,689.03 × 35,240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,104.06x = 3,019,724,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,724,261.72/62,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,623.62

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