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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,298.64, 85,972.68 and 34,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,298.64, 85,972.68 and 34,004.32 is: 46,926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,298.64 : 85,972.68 = 34,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,298.64/85,972.68 = 34,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,298.64x = 85,972.68 × 34,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,298.64x = 2,923,442,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,442,521.98/62,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,926.27

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