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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,146.55, 85,759.29 and 35,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,146.55, 85,759.29 and 35,285.54 is: 48,692.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,146.55 : 85,759.29 = 35,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,146.55/85,759.29 = 35,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,146.55x = 85,759.29 × 35,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,146.55x = 3,026,062,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,062,428.87/62,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,692.36

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