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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,363.52, 86,061.96 and 34,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,363.52, 86,061.96 and 34,069.68 is: 47,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,363.52 : 86,061.96 = 34,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,363.52/86,061.96 = 34,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,363.52x = 86,061.96 × 34,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,363.52x = 2,932,103,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,103,437.37/62,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,016.32

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