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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,342.68, 86,029.74 and 34,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,342.68, 86,029.74 and 34,043.08 is: 46,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,342.68 : 86,029.74 = 34,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,342.68/86,029.74 = 34,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,342.68x = 86,029.74 × 34,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,342.68x = 2,928,717,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,717,321.20/62,342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,977.73

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