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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,169.86, 93,171.39 and 34,047.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,169.86, 93,171.39 and 34,047.62 is: 51,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,169.86 : 93,171.39 = 34,047.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,169.86/93,171.39 = 34,047.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,169.86x = 93,171.39 × 34,047.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,169.86x = 3,172,264,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,264,081.59/62,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,025.76

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