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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,336.08, 86,023.92 and 34,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,336.08, 86,023.92 and 34,042.24 is: 46,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,336.08 : 86,023.92 = 34,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,336.08/86,023.92 = 34,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,336.08x = 86,023.92 × 34,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,336.08x = 2,928,446,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,446,930.38/62,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,978.36

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