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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,423.25, 86,144.09 and 34,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,423.25, 86,144.09 and 34,129.14 is: 47,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,423.25 : 86,144.09 = 34,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,423.25/86,144.09 = 34,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,423.25x = 86,144.09 × 34,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,423.25x = 2,940,023,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,023,537.14/62,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,098.21

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