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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,423.58, 86,144.90 and 34,129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,423.58, 86,144.90 and 34,129.27 is: 47,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,423.58 : 86,144.90 = 34,129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,423.58/86,144.90 = 34,129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,423.58x = 86,144.90 × 34,129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,423.58x = 2,940,062,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,062,120.50/62,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,098.58

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