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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.55, 85,951.34 and 35,067.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.55, 85,951.34 and 35,067.01 is: 48,394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.55 : 85,951.34 = 35,067.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.55/85,951.34 = 35,067.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.55x = 85,951.34 × 35,067.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.55x = 3,014,056,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,056,352.97/62,281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,394.05

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