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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,315.70, 85,995.22 and 34,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,315.70, 85,995.22 and 34,021.38 is: 46,949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,315.70 : 85,995.22 = 34,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,315.70/85,995.22 = 34,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,315.70x = 85,995.22 × 34,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,315.70x = 2,925,676,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,676,454.71/62,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.27

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