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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.12, 85,969.68 and 34,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.12, 85,969.68 and 34,002.20 is: 46,922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.12 : 85,969.68 = 34,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.12/85,969.68 = 34,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.12x = 85,969.68 × 34,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.12x = 2,923,158,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,158,253.30/62,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,922.85

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