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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,187.13, 85,820.55 and 35,334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,187.13, 85,820.55 and 35,334.19 is: 48,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,187.13 : 85,820.55 = 35,334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,187.13/85,820.55 = 35,334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,187.13x = 85,820.55 × 35,334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,187.13x = 3,032,399,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,399,190.50/62,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,762.49

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