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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,498.09, 86,247.51 and 34,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,498.09, 86,247.51 and 34,205.60 is: 47,203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,498.09 : 86,247.51 = 34,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,498.09/86,247.51 = 34,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,498.09x = 86,247.51 × 34,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,498.09x = 2,950,147,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,147,828.06/62,498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,203.81

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