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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,346.32, 86,034.08 and 34,050.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,346.32, 86,034.08 and 34,050.32 is: 46,987.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,346.32 : 86,034.08 = 34,050.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,346.32/86,034.08 = 34,050.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,346.32x = 86,034.08 × 34,050.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,346.32x = 2,929,487,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,487,954.91/62,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,987.34

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