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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,377.65, 86,081.27 and 34,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,377.65, 86,081.27 and 34,082.73 is: 47,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,377.65 : 86,081.27 = 34,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,377.65/86,081.27 = 34,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,377.65x = 86,081.27 × 34,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,377.65x = 2,933,884,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,884,513.05/62,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,034.23

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