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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,299.85, 85,972.55 and 34,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,299.85, 85,972.55 and 34,005.74 is: 46,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,299.85 : 85,972.55 = 34,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,299.85/85,972.55 = 34,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,299.85x = 85,972.55 × 34,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,299.85x = 2,923,559,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,559,582.55/62,299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,927.24

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