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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,353.69, 86,048.57 and 34,059.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,353.69, 86,048.57 and 34,059.38 is: 47,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,353.69 : 86,048.57 = 34,059.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,353.69/86,048.57 = 34,059.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,353.69x = 86,048.57 × 34,059.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,353.69x = 2,930,760,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,760,598.99/62,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,002.20

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