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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,512.94, 86,268.09 and 34,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,512.94, 86,268.09 and 34,221.26 is: 47,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,512.94 : 86,268.09 = 34,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,512.94/86,268.09 = 34,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,512.94x = 86,268.09 × 34,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,512.94x = 2,952,202,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,202,737.59/62,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,225.47

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