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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.52, 85,991.61 and 34,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.52, 85,991.61 and 34,020.44 is: 46,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.52 : 85,991.61 = 34,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.52/85,991.61 = 34,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.52x = 85,991.61 × 34,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.52x = 2,925,472,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,472,408.51/62,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,946.88

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