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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,348.44, 86,040.66 and 34,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,348.44, 86,040.66 and 34,054.12 is: 46,994.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,348.44 : 86,040.66 = 34,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,348.44/86,040.66 = 34,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,348.44x = 86,040.66 × 34,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,348.44x = 2,930,038,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,038,960.52/62,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,994.58

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