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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,197.64, 85,830.90 and 35,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,197.64, 85,830.90 and 35,342.60 is: 48,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,197.64 : 85,830.90 = 35,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,197.64/85,830.90 = 35,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,197.64x = 85,830.90 × 35,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,197.64x = 3,033,487,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,487,166.34/62,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,771.74

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