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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,348.49, 86,040.77 and 34,054.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,348.49, 86,040.77 and 34,054.11 is: 46,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,348.49 : 86,040.77 = 34,054.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,348.49/86,040.77 = 34,054.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,348.49x = 86,040.77 × 34,054.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,348.49x = 2,930,041,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,041,675.79/62,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,994.59

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