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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,310, 85,988.16 and 34,015.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,310, 85,988.16 and 34,015.98 is: 46,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,310 : 85,988.16 = 34,015.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,310/85,988.16 = 34,015.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,310x = 85,988.16 × 34,015.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,310x = 2,924,971,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,971,530.80/62,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,942.25

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