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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,505.06, 86,253.66 and 34,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,505.06, 86,253.66 and 34,205.28 is: 47,201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,505.06 : 86,253.66 = 34,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,505.06/86,253.66 = 34,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,505.06x = 86,253.66 × 34,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,505.06x = 2,950,330,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,330,591.32/62,505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,201.47

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