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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,374.63, 86,075.99 and 34,079.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,374.63, 86,075.99 and 34,079.71 is: 47,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,374.63 : 86,075.99 = 34,079.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,374.63/86,075.99 = 34,079.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,374.63x = 86,075.99 × 34,079.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,374.63x = 2,933,444,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,444,606.76/62,374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,029.45

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