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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,299.09, 85,972.48 and 34,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,299.09, 85,972.48 and 34,004.71 is: 46,926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,299.09 : 85,972.48 = 34,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,299.09/85,972.48 = 34,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,299.09x = 85,972.48 × 34,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,299.09x = 2,923,469,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,469,250.38/62,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,926.36

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