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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,377.58, 86,079.15 and 34,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,377.58, 86,079.15 and 34,083.23 is: 47,033.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,377.58 : 86,079.15 = 34,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,377.58/86,079.15 = 34,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,377.58x = 86,079.15 × 34,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,377.58x = 2,933,855,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,855,467.65/62,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,033.81

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