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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,157.83, 85,774.82 and 35,296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,157.83, 85,774.82 and 35,296.79 is: 48,707.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,157.83 : 85,774.82 = 35,296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,157.83/85,774.82 = 35,296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,157.83x = 85,774.82 × 35,296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,157.83x = 3,027,575,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,575,203.47/62,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,707.87

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