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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,347.38, 86,039.83 and 34,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,347.38, 86,039.83 and 34,053.06 is: 46,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,347.38 : 86,039.83 = 34,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,347.38/86,039.83 = 34,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,347.38x = 86,039.83 × 34,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,347.38x = 2,929,919,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,919,493.38/62,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,993.47

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