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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,338.41, 86,030.10 and 34,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,338.41, 86,030.10 and 34,043.90 is: 46,982.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,338.41 : 86,030.10 = 34,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,338.41/86,030.10 = 34,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,338.41x = 86,030.10 × 34,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,338.41x = 2,928,799,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,799,691.24/62,338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,982.26

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