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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,445.51, 86,176.85 and 34,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,445.51, 86,176.85 and 34,151.22 is: 47,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,445.51 : 86,176.85 = 34,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,445.51/86,176.85 = 34,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,445.51x = 86,176.85 × 34,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,445.51x = 2,943,044,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,044,392.50/62,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,129.80

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