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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,160.33, 85,778.27 and 35,299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,160.33, 85,778.27 and 35,299.29 is: 48,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,160.33 : 85,778.27 = 35,299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,160.33/85,778.27 = 35,299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,160.33x = 85,778.27 × 35,299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,160.33x = 3,027,911,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,911,423.04/62,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,711.32

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