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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.37, 85,997.45 and 34,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.37, 85,997.45 and 34,023.05 is: 46,951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.37 : 85,997.45 = 34,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.37/85,997.45 = 34,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.37x = 85,997.45 × 34,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.37x = 2,925,894,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,894,941.12/62,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,951.52

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