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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,464.65, 86,200.52 and 34,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,464.65, 86,200.52 and 34,170 is: 47,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,464.65 : 86,200.52 = 34,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,464.65/86,200.52 = 34,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,464.65x = 86,200.52 × 34,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,464.65x = 2,945,471,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,471,597.55/62,464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,154.22

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