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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,315.73, 85,995.62 and 34,021.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,315.73, 85,995.62 and 34,021.42 is: 46,949.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,315.73 : 85,995.62 = 34,021.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,315.73/85,995.62 = 34,021.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,315.73x = 85,995.62 × 34,021.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,315.73x = 2,925,693,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,693,040.04/62,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.51

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