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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.70, 85,996.60 and 34,022.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.70, 85,996.60 and 34,022.38 is: 46,950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.70 : 85,996.60 = 34,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.70/85,996.60 = 34,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.70x = 85,996.60 × 34,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.70x = 2,925,809,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,809,003.91/62,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.64

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