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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,376.91, 86,080.13 and 34,082.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,376.91, 86,080.13 and 34,082.59 is: 47,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,376.91 : 86,080.13 = 34,082.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,376.91/86,080.13 = 34,082.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,376.91x = 86,080.13 × 34,082.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,376.91x = 2,933,833,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,833,777.94/62,376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,033.97

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