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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,514.39, 86,269.92 and 34,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,514.39, 86,269.92 and 34,220.13 is: 47,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,514.39 : 86,269.92 = 34,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,514.39/86,269.92 = 34,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,514.39x = 86,269.92 × 34,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,514.39x = 2,952,167,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,167,877.49/62,514.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,223.81

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