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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,523.04, 86,278.80 and 34,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,523.04, 86,278.80 and 34,228 is: 47,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,523.04 : 86,278.80 = 34,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,523.04/86,278.80 = 34,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,523.04x = 86,278.80 × 34,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,523.04x = 2,953,150,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,150,766.40/62,523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,233.00

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