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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.52, 85,912.10 and 35,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.52, 85,912.10 and 35,034.12 is: 48,346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.52 : 85,912.10 = 35,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.52/85,912.10 = 35,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.52x = 85,912.10 × 35,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.52x = 3,009,854,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,854,391.29/62,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,346.01

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