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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,127.54, 85,739.04 and 35,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,127.54, 85,739.04 and 35,269.56 is: 48,673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,127.54 : 85,739.04 = 35,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,127.54/85,739.04 = 35,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,127.54x = 85,739.04 × 35,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,127.54x = 3,023,978,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,978,215.62/62,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,673.72

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