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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.18, 85,998.12 and 34,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.18, 85,998.12 and 34,023.68 is: 46,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.18 : 85,998.12 = 34,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.18/85,998.12 = 34,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.18x = 85,998.12 × 34,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.18x = 2,925,972,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,972,515.48/62,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,953.66

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