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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,499.80, 86,251.64 and 34,205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,499.80, 86,251.64 and 34,205.49 is: 47,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,499.80 : 86,251.64 = 34,205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,499.80/86,251.64 = 34,205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,499.80x = 86,251.64 × 34,205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,499.80x = 2,950,279,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,279,438.48/62,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,204.62

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