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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,350.65, 86,042.93 and 34,055.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,350.65, 86,042.93 and 34,055.73 is: 46,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,350.65 : 86,042.93 = 34,055.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,350.65/86,042.93 = 34,055.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,350.65x = 86,042.93 × 34,055.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,350.65x = 2,930,254,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,254,622.21/62,350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.38

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