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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,189.14, 85,821.04 and 35,331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,189.14, 85,821.04 and 35,331.69 is: 48,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,189.14 : 85,821.04 = 35,331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,189.14/85,821.04 = 35,331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,189.14x = 85,821.04 × 35,331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,189.14x = 3,032,202,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,202,846.12/62,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,757.75

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