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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,356.15, 86,048.27 and 34,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,356.15, 86,048.27 and 34,056.37 is: 46,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,356.15 : 86,048.27 = 34,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,356.15/86,048.27 = 34,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,356.15x = 86,048.27 × 34,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,356.15x = 2,930,491,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,491,290.74/62,356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.03

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