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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,444.16, 86,172.39 and 34,150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,444.16, 86,172.39 and 34,150.05 is: 47,126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,444.16 : 86,172.39 = 34,150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,444.16/86,172.39 = 34,150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,444.16x = 86,172.39 × 34,150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,444.16x = 2,942,791,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,791,427.12/62,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,126.77

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