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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,147.16, 85,761.72 and 35,289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,147.16, 85,761.72 and 35,289.18 is: 48,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,147.16 : 85,761.72 = 35,289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,147.16/85,761.72 = 35,289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,147.16x = 85,761.72 × 35,289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,147.16x = 3,026,460,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,460,774.19/62,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,698.30

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