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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,128.04, 85,733.76 and 35,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,128.04, 85,733.76 and 35,267 is: 48,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,128.04 : 85,733.76 = 35,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,128.04/85,733.76 = 35,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,128.04x = 85,733.76 × 35,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,128.04x = 3,023,572,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,572,513.92/62,128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,666.79

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