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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,191.06, 85,825.98 and 35,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,191.06, 85,825.98 and 35,338.12 is: 48,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,191.06 : 85,825.98 = 35,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,191.06/85,825.98 = 35,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,191.06x = 85,825.98 × 35,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,191.06x = 3,032,928,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,928,780.36/62,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,767.92

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