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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,187.62, 85,820.92 and 35,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,187.62, 85,820.92 and 35,329.64 is: 48,756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,187.62 : 85,820.92 = 35,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,187.62/85,820.92 = 35,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,187.62x = 85,820.92 × 35,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,187.62x = 3,032,021,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,021,690.64/62,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,756.04

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