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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,444.67, 86,174.33 and 34,149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,444.67, 86,174.33 and 34,149.75 is: 47,127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,444.67 : 86,174.33 = 34,149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,444.67/86,174.33 = 34,149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,444.67x = 86,174.33 × 34,149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,444.67x = 2,942,831,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,831,655.17/62,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,127.03

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