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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,481.96, 86,226.54 and 34,187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,481.96, 86,226.54 and 34,187.73 is: 47,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,481.96 : 86,226.54 = 34,187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,481.96/86,226.54 = 34,187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,481.96x = 86,226.54 × 34,187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,481.96x = 2,947,889,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,889,668.35/62,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,179.85

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