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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,151.80, 85,771.17 and 35,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,151.80, 85,771.17 and 35,292.60 is: 48,704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,151.80 : 85,771.17 = 35,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,151.80/85,771.17 = 35,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,151.80x = 85,771.17 × 35,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,151.80x = 3,027,087,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,087,594.34/62,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,704.75

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