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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,411.96, 86,129.88 and 34,117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,411.96, 86,129.88 and 34,117.66 is: 47,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,411.96 : 86,129.88 = 34,117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,411.96/86,129.88 = 34,117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,411.96x = 86,129.88 × 34,117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,411.96x = 2,938,549,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,549,961.68/62,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,083.12

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