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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,348.38, 86,041.21 and 34,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,348.38, 86,041.21 and 34,054.06 is: 46,994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,348.38 : 86,041.21 = 34,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,348.38/86,041.21 = 34,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,348.38x = 86,041.21 × 34,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,348.38x = 2,930,052,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,052,527.81/62,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,994.85

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