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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,343.81, 86,031.99 and 34,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,343.81, 86,031.99 and 34,049.70 is: 46,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,343.81 : 86,031.99 = 34,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,343.81/86,031.99 = 34,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,343.81x = 86,031.99 × 34,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,343.81x = 2,929,363,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,363,449.90/62,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,987.24

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