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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,189.70, 85,823.96 and 35,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,189.70, 85,823.96 and 35,331.36 is: 48,758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,189.70 : 85,823.96 = 35,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,189.70/85,823.96 = 35,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,189.70x = 85,823.96 × 35,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,189.70x = 3,032,277,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,277,050.73/62,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,758.51

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