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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,105.22, 85,707.30 and 34,886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,105.22, 85,707.30 and 34,886.12 is: 48,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,105.22 : 85,707.30 = 34,886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,105.22/85,707.30 = 34,886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,105.22x = 85,707.30 × 34,886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,105.22x = 2,989,995,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,995,152.68/62,105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,144.02

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