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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,300.09, 85,973.86 and 34,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,300.09, 85,973.86 and 34,005.71 is: 46,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,300.09 : 85,973.86 = 34,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,300.09/85,973.86 = 34,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,300.09x = 85,973.86 × 34,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,300.09x = 2,923,602,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,602,150.74/62,300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,927.74

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