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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,299.70, 85,973.54 and 34,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,299.70, 85,973.54 and 34,005.39 is: 46,927.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,299.70 : 85,973.54 = 34,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,299.70/85,973.54 = 34,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,299.70x = 85,973.54 × 34,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,299.70x = 2,923,563,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,563,757.38/62,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,927.41

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