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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,313.59, 85,992.32 and 34,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,313.59, 85,992.32 and 34,019.28 is: 46,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,313.59 : 85,992.32 = 34,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,313.59/85,992.32 = 34,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,313.59x = 85,992.32 × 34,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,313.59x = 2,925,396,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,396,811.93/62,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,946.37

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