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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,068.11, 85,662.86 and 34,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,068.11, 85,662.86 and 34,847.07 is: 48,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,068.11 : 85,662.86 = 34,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,068.11/85,662.86 = 34,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,068.11x = 85,662.86 × 34,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,068.11x = 2,985,099,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,099,504.58/62,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,093.93

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