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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.27, 85,993.20 and 34,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.27, 85,993.20 and 34,016.49 is: 46,940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.27 : 85,993.20 = 34,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.27/85,993.20 = 34,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.27x = 85,993.20 × 34,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.27x = 2,925,186,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,186,827.87/62,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,940.98

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