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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,163.52, 85,783.08 and 35,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,163.52, 85,783.08 and 35,305.96 is: 48,720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,163.52 : 85,783.08 = 35,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,163.52/85,783.08 = 35,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,163.52x = 85,783.08 × 35,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,163.52x = 3,028,653,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,653,991.16/62,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,720.76

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