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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,344.08, 86,034.96 and 34,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,344.08, 86,034.96 and 34,050.24 is: 46,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,344.08 : 86,034.96 = 34,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,344.08/86,034.96 = 34,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,344.08x = 86,034.96 × 34,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,344.08x = 2,929,511,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,511,036.39/62,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,989.40

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