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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,512.26, 86,266.96 and 34,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,512.26, 86,266.96 and 34,218.56 is: 47,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,512.26 : 86,266.96 = 34,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,512.26/86,266.96 = 34,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,512.26x = 86,266.96 × 34,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,512.26x = 2,951,931,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,931,146.78/62,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,221.64

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