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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.52, 85,995.74 and 34,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.52, 85,995.74 and 34,023.44 is: 46,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.52 : 85,995.74 = 34,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.52/85,995.74 = 34,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.52x = 85,995.74 × 34,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.52x = 2,925,870,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,870,900.15/62,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,951.02

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