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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.88, 85,997.73 and 34,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.88, 85,997.73 and 34,023.22 is: 46,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.88 : 85,997.73 = 34,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.88/85,997.73 = 34,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.88x = 85,997.73 × 34,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.88x = 2,925,919,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,919,687.29/62,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,952.28

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