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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,214.26, 85,857.68 and 34,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,214.26, 85,857.68 and 34,995.06 is: 48,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,214.26 : 85,857.68 = 34,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,214.26/85,857.68 = 34,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,214.26x = 85,857.68 × 34,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,214.26x = 3,004,594,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,594,750.55/62,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,294.31

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