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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,295.81, 85,966.98 and 34,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,295.81, 85,966.98 and 34,001.70 is: 46,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,295.81 : 85,966.98 = 34,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,295.81/85,966.98 = 34,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,295.81x = 85,966.98 × 34,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,295.81x = 2,923,023,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,023,463.87/62,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,921.67

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