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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,188.13, 85,821.93 and 35,335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,188.13, 85,821.93 and 35,335.19 is: 48,763.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,188.13 : 85,821.93 = 35,335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,188.13/85,821.93 = 35,335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,188.13x = 85,821.93 × 35,335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,188.13x = 3,032,534,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,534,202.72/62,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,763.88

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