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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,423.06, 86,143.97 and 34,130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,423.06, 86,143.97 and 34,130.57 is: 47,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,423.06 : 86,143.97 = 34,130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,423.06/86,143.97 = 34,130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,423.06x = 86,143.97 × 34,130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,423.06x = 2,940,142,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,142,647.82/62,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,100.27

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