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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,139.59, 85,753.22 and 35,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,139.59, 85,753.22 and 35,282.68 is: 48,690.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,139.59 : 85,753.22 = 35,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,139.59/85,753.22 = 35,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,139.59x = 85,753.22 × 35,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,139.59x = 3,025,603,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,603,227.90/62,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,690.42

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