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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,327.96, 86,012.58 and 34,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,327.96, 86,012.58 and 34,033.67 is: 46,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,327.96 : 86,012.58 = 34,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,327.96/86,012.58 = 34,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,327.96x = 86,012.58 × 34,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,327.96x = 2,927,323,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,323,763.57/62,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,966.46

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