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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,122.54, 85,730.50 and 35,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,122.54, 85,730.50 and 35,262.52 is: 48,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,122.54 : 85,730.50 = 35,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,122.54/85,730.50 = 35,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,122.54x = 85,730.50 × 35,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,122.54x = 3,023,073,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,073,470.86/62,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,663.07

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