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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,323.20, 86,009.31 and 34,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,323.20, 86,009.31 and 34,029 is: 46,961.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,323.20 : 86,009.31 = 34,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,323.20/86,009.31 = 34,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,323.20x = 86,009.31 × 34,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,323.20x = 2,926,810,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,810,809.99/62,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,961.82

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