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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,321.46, 86,003.61 and 34,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,321.46, 86,003.61 and 34,027.17 is: 46,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,321.46 : 86,003.61 = 34,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,321.46/86,003.61 = 34,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,321.46x = 86,003.61 × 34,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,321.46x = 2,926,459,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,459,458.08/62,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,957.49

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