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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,387.10, 86,094.72 and 34,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,387.10, 86,094.72 and 34,093.26 is: 47,048.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,387.10 : 86,094.72 = 34,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,387.10/86,094.72 = 34,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,387.10x = 86,094.72 × 34,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,387.10x = 2,935,249,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,249,673.59/62,387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,048.98

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