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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,298.44, 85,971.82 and 34,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,298.44, 85,971.82 and 34,004.14 is: 46,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,298.44 : 85,971.82 = 34,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,298.44/85,971.82 = 34,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,298.44x = 85,971.82 × 34,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,298.44x = 2,923,397,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,397,803.33/62,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,925.70

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