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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304.88, 85,979.32 and 34,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,304.88, 85,979.32 and 34,011.04 is: 46,934.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,304.88 : 85,979.32 = 34,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,304.88/85,979.32 = 34,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,304.88x = 85,979.32 × 34,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,304.88x = 2,924,246,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,246,091.69/62,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,934.46

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