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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,373.57, 86,073.64 and 34,079.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,373.57, 86,073.64 and 34,079.23 is: 47,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,373.57 : 86,073.64 = 34,079.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,373.57/86,073.64 = 34,079.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,373.57x = 86,073.64 × 34,079.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,373.57x = 2,933,323,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,323,374.50/62,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,028.31

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