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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,308.08, 85,985.28 and 34,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,308.08, 85,985.28 and 34,014.24 is: 46,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,308.08 : 85,985.28 = 34,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,308.08/85,985.28 = 34,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,308.08x = 85,985.28 × 34,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,308.08x = 2,924,723,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,723,950.39/62,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,939.72

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