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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,207.46, 85,843.73 and 34,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,207.46, 85,843.73 and 34,982.76 is: 48,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,207.46 : 85,843.73 = 34,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,207.46/85,843.73 = 34,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,207.46x = 85,843.73 × 34,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,207.46x = 3,003,050,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,050,429.18/62,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,274.76

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