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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,327.44, 86,010.66 and 34,033.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,327.44, 86,010.66 and 34,033.36 is: 46,965.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,327.44 : 86,010.66 = 34,033.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,327.44/86,010.66 = 34,033.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,327.44x = 86,010.66 × 34,033.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,327.44x = 2,927,231,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,231,755.62/62,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,965.38

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