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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.68, 85,977.45 and 34,008.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.68, 85,977.45 and 34,008.39 is: 46,931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.68 : 85,977.45 = 34,008.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.68/85,977.45 = 34,008.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.68x = 85,977.45 × 34,008.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.68x = 2,923,954,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,954,650.81/62,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,931.44

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