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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.96, 85,998.32 and 34,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.96, 85,998.32 and 34,023.65 is: 46,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.96 : 85,998.32 = 34,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.96/85,998.32 = 34,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.96x = 85,998.32 × 34,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.96x = 2,925,976,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,976,267.75/62,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,952.38

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