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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,146.52, 85,762.77 and 35,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,146.52, 85,762.77 and 35,289.59 is: 48,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,146.52 : 85,762.77 = 35,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,146.52/85,762.77 = 35,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,146.52x = 85,762.77 × 35,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,146.52x = 3,026,532,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,532,561.75/62,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,699.96

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