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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,311.02, 85,986.78 and 34,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,311.02, 85,986.78 and 34,016.94 is: 46,942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,311.02 : 85,986.78 = 34,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,311.02/85,986.78 = 34,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,311.02x = 85,986.78 × 34,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,311.02x = 2,925,007,136.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,007,136.05/62,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,942.05

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