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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,498.34, 86,247.86 and 34,205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,498.34, 86,247.86 and 34,205.85 is: 47,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,498.34 : 86,247.86 = 34,205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,498.34/86,247.86 = 34,205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,498.34x = 86,247.86 × 34,205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,498.34x = 2,950,181,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,181,190.95/62,498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,204.15

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