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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,376.63, 86,078.74 and 34,081.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,376.63, 86,078.74 and 34,081.71 is: 47,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,376.63 : 86,078.74 = 34,081.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,376.63/86,078.74 = 34,081.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,376.63x = 86,078.74 × 34,081.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,376.63x = 2,933,710,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,710,653.85/62,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,032.21

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