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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,295.68, 85,967.36 and 34,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,295.68, 85,967.36 and 34,001.12 is: 46,921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,295.68 : 85,967.36 = 34,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,295.68/85,967.36 = 34,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,295.68x = 85,967.36 × 34,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,295.68x = 2,922,986,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,986,523.44/62,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,921.18

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