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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,214.51, 85,858.05 and 34,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,214.51, 85,858.05 and 34,995.32 is: 48,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,214.51 : 85,858.05 = 34,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,214.51/85,858.05 = 34,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,214.51x = 85,858.05 × 34,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,214.51x = 3,004,629,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,629,618.34/62,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,294.68

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