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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,188.16, 85,819.97 and 35,332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,188.16, 85,819.97 and 35,332.16 is: 48,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,188.16 : 85,819.97 = 35,332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,188.16/85,819.97 = 35,332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,188.16x = 85,819.97 × 35,332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,188.16x = 3,032,204,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,204,570.47/62,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,758.55

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