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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289.15, 85,951.23 and 35,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,289.15, 85,951.23 and 35,061.89 is: 48,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,289.15 : 85,951.23 = 35,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,289.15/85,951.23 = 35,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,289.15x = 85,951.23 × 35,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,289.15x = 3,013,612,141.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,612,141.87/62,289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,381.01

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