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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,209.68, 85,847.22 and 35,351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,209.68, 85,847.22 and 35,351.70 is: 48,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,209.68 : 85,847.22 = 35,351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,209.68/85,847.22 = 35,351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,209.68x = 85,847.22 × 35,351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,209.68x = 3,034,845,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,845,167.27/62,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,784.13

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