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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,313.17, 85,993.98 and 34,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,313.17, 85,993.98 and 34,020.68 is: 46,949.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,313.17 : 85,993.98 = 34,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,313.17/85,993.98 = 34,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,313.17x = 85,993.98 × 34,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,313.17x = 2,925,573,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,573,675.51/62,313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.52

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