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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,446.55, 86,176.91 and 34,151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,446.55, 86,176.91 and 34,151.63 is: 47,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,446.55 : 86,176.91 = 34,151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,446.55/86,176.91 = 34,151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,446.55x = 86,176.91 × 34,151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,446.55x = 2,943,081,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,081,599.36/62,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,129.61

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