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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.56, 85,995.72 and 34,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.56, 85,995.72 and 34,024.88 is: 46,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.56 : 85,995.72 = 34,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.56/85,995.72 = 34,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.56x = 85,995.72 × 34,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.56x = 2,925,994,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,994,053.51/62,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,953.72

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