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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,497.09, 86,246.13 and 34,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,497.09, 86,246.13 and 34,204.60 is: 47,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,497.09 : 86,246.13 = 34,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,497.09/86,246.13 = 34,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,497.09x = 86,246.13 × 34,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,497.09x = 2,950,014,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,014,378.20/62,497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,202.43

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