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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,329.70, 86,015.25 and 34,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,329.70, 86,015.25 and 34,035.39 is: 46,968.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,329.70 : 86,015.25 = 34,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,329.70/86,015.25 = 34,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,329.70x = 86,015.25 × 34,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,329.70x = 2,927,562,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,562,579.70/62,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,968.98

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