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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,306.04, 85,979.08 and 34,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,306.04, 85,979.08 and 34,006.24 is: 46,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,306.04 : 85,979.08 = 34,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,306.04/85,979.08 = 34,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,306.04x = 85,979.08 × 34,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,306.04x = 2,923,825,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,825,229.46/62,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,926.83

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