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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,186.44, 85,819.60 and 35,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,186.44, 85,819.60 and 35,333.50 is: 48,761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,186.44 : 85,819.60 = 35,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,186.44/85,819.60 = 35,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,186.44x = 85,819.60 × 35,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,186.44x = 3,032,306,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,306,533.72/62,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,761.54

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