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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,126.04, 85,731 and 35,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,126.04, 85,731 and 35,265 is: 48,664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,126.04 : 85,731 = 35,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,126.04/85,731 = 35,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,126.04x = 85,731 × 35,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,126.04x = 3,023,303,715
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,303,715/62,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,664.03

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