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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,298.51, 85,972.05 and 34,004.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,298.51, 85,972.05 and 34,004.22 is: 46,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,298.51 : 85,972.05 = 34,004.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,298.51/85,972.05 = 34,004.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,298.51x = 85,972.05 × 34,004.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,298.51x = 2,923,412,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,412,502.05/62,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,925.88

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