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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,127.03, 85,732.38 and 35,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,127.03, 85,732.38 and 35,265.99 is: 48,665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,127.03 : 85,732.38 = 35,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,127.03/85,732.38 = 35,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,127.03x = 85,732.38 × 35,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,127.03x = 3,023,437,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,437,255.76/62,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,665.41

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