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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,106.06, 85,691.79 and 35,242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,106.06, 85,691.79 and 35,242.50 is: 48,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,106.06 : 85,691.79 = 35,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,106.06/85,691.79 = 35,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,106.06x = 85,691.79 × 35,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,106.06x = 3,019,992,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,992,909.08/62,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,626.38

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