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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,185.67, 85,818.54 and 35,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,185.67, 85,818.54 and 35,332.76 is: 48,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,185.67 : 85,818.54 = 35,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,185.67/85,818.54 = 35,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,185.67x = 85,818.54 × 35,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,185.67x = 3,032,205,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,205,542.94/62,185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,760.52

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