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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,160.83, 85,778.96 and 35,299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,160.83, 85,778.96 and 35,299.79 is: 48,712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,160.83 : 85,778.96 = 35,299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,160.83/85,778.96 = 35,299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,160.83x = 85,778.96 × 35,299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,160.83x = 3,027,978,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,978,669.02/62,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,712.01

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