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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.57, 85,996.38 and 34,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.57, 85,996.38 and 34,022.26 is: 46,950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.57 : 85,996.38 = 34,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.57/85,996.38 = 34,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.57x = 85,996.38 × 34,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.57x = 2,925,791,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,791,434.50/62,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.45

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