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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,122.50, 85,723.65 and 35,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,122.50, 85,723.65 and 35,266.14 is: 48,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,122.50 : 85,723.65 = 35,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,122.50/85,723.65 = 35,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,122.50x = 85,723.65 × 35,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,122.50x = 3,023,142,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,142,242.21/62,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,664.21

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