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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,353.56, 86,047.80 and 34,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,353.56, 86,047.80 and 34,059.24 is: 47,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,353.56 : 86,047.80 = 34,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,353.56/86,047.80 = 34,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,353.56x = 86,047.80 × 34,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,353.56x = 2,930,722,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,722,671.67/62,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,001.69

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