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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,541.06, 86,305.66 and 34,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,541.06, 86,305.66 and 34,246.72 is: 47,259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,541.06 : 86,305.66 = 34,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,541.06/86,305.66 = 34,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,541.06x = 86,305.66 × 34,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,541.06x = 2,955,685,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,685,772.44/62,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,259.92

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