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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,072.58, 85,654.24 and 34,842.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,072.58, 85,654.24 and 34,842.43 is: 48,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,072.58 : 85,654.24 = 34,842.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,072.58/85,654.24 = 34,842.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,072.58x = 85,654.24 × 34,842.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,072.58x = 2,984,401,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,401,613.67/62,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,079.23

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