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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,154.30, 85,774.62 and 35,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,154.30, 85,774.62 and 35,295.10 is: 48,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,154.30 : 85,774.62 = 35,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,154.30/85,774.62 = 35,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,154.30x = 85,774.62 × 35,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,154.30x = 3,027,423,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,423,790.36/62,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,708.20

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