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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.97, 85,997.40 and 34,022.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.97, 85,997.40 and 34,022.66 is: 46,951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.97 : 85,997.40 = 34,022.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.97/85,997.40 = 34,022.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.97x = 85,997.40 × 34,022.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.97x = 2,925,859,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,859,985.38/62,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,951.26

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