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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,369.56, 86,065.50 and 34,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,369.56, 86,065.50 and 34,069.24 is: 47,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,369.56 : 86,065.50 = 34,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,369.56/86,065.50 = 34,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,369.56x = 86,065.50 × 34,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,369.56x = 2,932,186,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,186,175.22/62,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,013.10

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