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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.27, 85,994.58 and 34,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.27, 85,994.58 and 34,017.49 is: 46,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.27 : 85,994.58 = 34,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.27/85,994.58 = 34,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.27x = 85,994.58 × 34,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.27x = 2,925,319,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,319,765.20/62,317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,942.36

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