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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.84, 85,994.22 and 34,020.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.84, 85,994.22 and 34,020.46 is: 46,948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.84 : 85,994.22 = 34,020.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.84/85,994.22 = 34,020.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.84x = 85,994.22 × 34,020.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.84x = 2,925,562,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,562,921.74/62,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,948.09

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