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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.39, 86,042.58 and 34,055.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.39, 86,042.58 and 34,055.07 is: 46,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.39 : 86,042.58 = 34,055.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.39/86,042.58 = 34,055.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.39x = 86,042.58 × 34,055.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.39x = 2,930,186,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,186,084.88/62,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.23

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