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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.68, 85,978.14 and 34,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.68, 85,978.14 and 34,008.60 is: 46,932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.68 : 85,978.14 = 34,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.68/85,978.14 = 34,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.68x = 85,978.14 × 34,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.68x = 2,923,996,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,996,172.00/62,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,932.11

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