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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,194, 85,829.94 and 35,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,194, 85,829.94 and 35,337.64 is: 48,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,194 : 85,829.94 = 35,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,194/85,829.94 = 35,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,194x = 85,829.94 × 35,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,194x = 3,033,027,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,027,520.94/62,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,767.20

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