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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.89, 86,041.58 and 34,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.89, 86,041.58 and 34,055.78 is: 46,996.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.89 : 86,041.58 = 34,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.89/86,041.58 = 34,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.89x = 86,041.58 × 34,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.89x = 2,930,212,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,212,518.85/62,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.28

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