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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,186.53, 85,819.73 and 35,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,186.53, 85,819.73 and 35,333.59 is: 48,761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,186.53 : 85,819.73 = 35,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,186.53/85,819.73 = 35,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,186.53x = 85,819.73 × 35,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,186.53x = 3,032,318,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,318,961.26/62,186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,761.67

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