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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,131.03, 85,737.90 and 35,269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,131.03, 85,737.90 and 35,269.99 is: 48,670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,131.03 : 85,737.90 = 35,269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,131.03/85,737.90 = 35,269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,131.03x = 85,737.90 × 35,269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,131.03x = 3,023,974,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,974,875.62/62,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.93

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