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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,137.58, 85,752 and 35,279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,137.58, 85,752 and 35,279.19 is: 48,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,137.58 : 85,752 = 35,279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,137.58/85,752 = 35,279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,137.58x = 85,752 × 35,279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,137.58x = 3,025,261,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,261,100.88/62,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,686.50

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