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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.73, 85,996.65 and 34,022.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.73, 85,996.65 and 34,022.42 is: 46,950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.73 : 85,996.65 = 34,022.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.73/85,996.65 = 34,022.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.73x = 85,996.65 × 34,022.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.73x = 2,925,813,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,813,587.33/62,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.69

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