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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,170.72, 85,792.91 and 35,313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,170.72, 85,792.91 and 35,313.15 is: 48,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,170.72 : 85,792.91 = 35,313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,170.72/85,792.91 = 35,313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,170.72x = 85,792.91 × 35,313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,170.72x = 3,029,617,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,617,559.08/62,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,730.62

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