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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,324.59, 86,008.03 and 34,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,324.59, 86,008.03 and 34,030.28 is: 46,961.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,324.59 : 86,008.03 = 34,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,324.59/86,008.03 = 34,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,324.59x = 86,008.03 × 34,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,324.59x = 2,926,876,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,876,989.30/62,324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,961.83

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