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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,359.16, 86,052.40 and 34,059.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,359.16, 86,052.40 and 34,059.38 is: 47,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,359.16 : 86,052.40 = 34,059.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,359.16/86,052.40 = 34,059.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,359.16x = 86,052.40 × 34,059.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,359.16x = 2,930,891,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,891,391.51/62,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,000.17

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