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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,299.40, 85,969.76 and 34,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,299.40, 85,969.76 and 34,004.48 is: 46,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,299.40 : 85,969.76 = 34,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,299.40/85,969.76 = 34,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,299.40x = 85,969.76 × 34,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,299.40x = 2,923,356,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,356,984.52/62,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,924.32

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