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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,170.37, 85,797.08 and 35,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,170.37, 85,797.08 and 35,311.28 is: 48,730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,170.37 : 85,797.08 = 35,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,170.37/85,797.08 = 35,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,170.37x = 85,797.08 × 35,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,170.37x = 3,029,604,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,604,241.94/62,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,730.68

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