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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,189.13, 85,823.31 and 35,336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,189.13, 85,823.31 and 35,336.19 is: 48,765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,189.13 : 85,823.31 = 35,336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,189.13/85,823.31 = 35,336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,189.13x = 85,823.31 × 35,336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,189.13x = 3,032,668,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,668,788.59/62,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,765.26

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