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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,296.45, 85,969.06 and 34,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,296.45, 85,969.06 and 34,002.14 is: 46,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,296.45 : 85,969.06 = 34,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,296.45/85,969.06 = 34,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,296.45x = 85,969.06 × 34,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,296.45x = 2,923,131,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,131,498.94/62,296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,922.92

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