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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,321.56, 86,002.62 and 34,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,321.56, 86,002.62 and 34,029.88 is: 46,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,321.56 : 86,002.62 = 34,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,321.56/86,002.62 = 34,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,321.56x = 86,002.62 × 34,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,321.56x = 2,926,658,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,658,838.29/62,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,960.62

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