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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,072.96, 85,654.76 and 34,842.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,072.96, 85,654.76 and 34,842.81 is: 48,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,072.96 : 85,654.76 = 34,842.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,072.96/85,654.76 = 34,842.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,072.96x = 85,654.76 × 34,842.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,072.96x = 2,984,452,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,452,148.55/62,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,079.75

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