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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,394.84, 86,105.52 and 34,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,394.84, 86,105.52 and 34,101 is: 47,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,394.84 : 86,105.52 = 34,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,394.84/86,105.52 = 34,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,394.84x = 86,105.52 × 34,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,394.84x = 2,936,284,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,284,337.52/62,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,059.73

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