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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,310.28, 85,989.66 and 34,016.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,310.28, 85,989.66 and 34,016.18 is: 46,943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,310.28 : 85,989.66 = 34,016.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,310.28/85,989.66 = 34,016.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,310.28x = 85,989.66 × 34,016.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,310.28x = 2,925,039,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,039,752.70/62,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,943.13

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