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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,106.22, 85,708.68 and 34,887.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,106.22, 85,708.68 and 34,887.12 is: 48,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,106.22 : 85,708.68 = 34,887.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,106.22/85,708.68 = 34,887.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,106.22x = 85,708.68 × 34,887.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,106.22x = 2,990,129,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,129,004.20/62,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,145.40

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