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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.64, 85,998.24 and 34,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.64, 85,998.24 and 34,023.33 is: 46,952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.64 : 85,998.24 = 34,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.64/85,998.24 = 34,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.64x = 85,998.24 × 34,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.64x = 2,925,946,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,946,498.94/62,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,952.14

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