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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,462.46, 86,198.28 and 34,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,462.46, 86,198.28 and 34,168.14 is: 47,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,462.46 : 86,198.28 = 34,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,462.46/86,198.28 = 34,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,462.46x = 86,198.28 × 34,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,462.46x = 2,945,234,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,234,898.80/62,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,152.08

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