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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,141.27, 85,759.79 and 35,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,141.27, 85,759.79 and 35,292.20 is: 48,705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,141.27 : 85,759.79 = 35,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,141.27/85,759.79 = 35,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,141.27x = 85,759.79 × 35,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,141.27x = 3,026,651,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,651,055.38/62,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,705.98

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