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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,452.63, 86,186.70 and 34,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,452.63, 86,186.70 and 34,158.32 is: 47,139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,452.63 : 86,186.70 = 34,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,452.63/86,186.70 = 34,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,452.63x = 86,186.70 × 34,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,452.63x = 2,943,992,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,992,878.34/62,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,139.61

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