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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304.84, 85,979.34 and 34,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,304.84, 85,979.34 and 34,011 is: 46,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,304.84 : 85,979.34 = 34,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,304.84/85,979.34 = 34,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,304.84x = 85,979.34 × 34,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,304.84x = 2,924,243,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,243,332.74/62,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,934.45

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