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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,427.29, 86,149.96 and 34,132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,427.29, 86,149.96 and 34,132.98 is: 47,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,427.29 : 86,149.96 = 34,132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,427.29/86,149.96 = 34,132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,427.29x = 86,149.96 × 34,132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,427.29x = 2,940,554,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,554,776.35/62,427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,103.67

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