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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,321.61, 86,003.78 and 34,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,321.61, 86,003.78 and 34,027.30 is: 46,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,321.61 : 86,003.78 = 34,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,321.61/86,003.78 = 34,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,321.61x = 86,003.78 × 34,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,321.61x = 2,926,475,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,475,823.04/62,321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,957.64

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