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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.92, 85,996.91 and 34,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.92, 85,996.91 and 34,022.60 is: 46,950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.92 : 85,996.91 = 34,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.92/85,996.91 = 34,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.92x = 85,996.91 × 34,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.92x = 2,925,837,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,837,870.07/62,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.94

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