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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,189.72, 85,824.11 and 35,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,189.72, 85,824.11 and 35,336.78 is: 48,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,189.72 : 85,824.11 = 35,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,189.72/85,824.11 = 35,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,189.72x = 85,824.11 × 35,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,189.72x = 3,032,747,693.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,747,693.77/62,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,766.06

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