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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,158.74, 85,775.94 and 35,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,158.74, 85,775.94 and 35,297.79 is: 48,709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,158.74 : 85,775.94 = 35,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,158.74/85,775.94 = 35,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,158.74x = 85,775.94 × 35,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,158.74x = 3,027,701,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,701,117.17/62,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,709.18

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