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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,207.04, 85,846.01 and 35,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,207.04, 85,846.01 and 35,351 is: 48,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,207.04 : 85,846.01 = 35,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,207.04/85,846.01 = 35,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,207.04x = 85,846.01 × 35,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,207.04x = 3,034,742,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,742,299.51/62,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,784.55

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