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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,359.97, 86,053.53 and 34,060.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,359.97, 86,053.53 and 34,060.19 is: 47,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,359.97 : 86,053.53 = 34,060.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,359.97/86,053.53 = 34,060.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,359.97x = 86,053.53 × 34,060.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,359.97x = 2,930,999,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,999,151.70/62,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,001.30

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