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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,137.04, 85,746.18 and 35,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,137.04, 85,746.18 and 35,276 is: 48,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,137.04 : 85,746.18 = 35,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,137.04/85,746.18 = 35,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,137.04x = 85,746.18 × 35,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,137.04x = 3,024,782,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,782,245.68/62,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,679.21

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