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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.13, 85,976.92 and 34,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.13, 85,976.92 and 34,007.82 is: 46,930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.13 : 85,976.92 = 34,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.13/85,976.92 = 34,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.13x = 85,976.92 × 34,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.13x = 2,923,887,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,887,619.51/62,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,930.78

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