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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,376.58, 86,077.77 and 34,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,376.58, 86,077.77 and 34,082.23 is: 47,032.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,376.58 : 86,077.77 = 34,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,376.58/86,077.77 = 34,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,376.58x = 86,077.77 × 34,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,376.58x = 2,933,722,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,722,355.03/62,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,032.43

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