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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,511.27, 86,265.57 and 34,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,511.27, 86,265.57 and 34,217.56 is: 47,220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,511.27 : 86,265.57 = 34,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,511.27/86,265.57 = 34,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,511.27x = 86,265.57 × 34,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,511.27x = 2,951,797,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,797,317.41/62,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,220.24

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