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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,315.88, 85,996.35 and 34,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,315.88, 85,996.35 and 34,022.22 is: 46,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,315.88 : 85,996.35 = 34,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,315.88/85,996.35 = 34,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,315.88x = 85,996.35 × 34,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,315.88x = 2,925,786,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,786,738.90/62,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.90

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