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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,126.88, 85,729.66 and 35,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,126.88, 85,729.66 and 35,270.52 is: 48,670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,126.88 : 85,729.66 = 35,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,126.88/85,729.66 = 35,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,126.88x = 85,729.66 × 35,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,126.88x = 3,023,729,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,729,687.62/62,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.23

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