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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,148.07, 85,764.90 and 35,291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,148.07, 85,764.90 and 35,291.14 is: 48,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,148.07 : 85,764.90 = 35,291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,148.07/85,764.90 = 35,291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,148.07x = 85,764.90 × 35,291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,148.07x = 3,026,741,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,741,092.99/62,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,702.09

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