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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,541.65, 86,307.51 and 34,247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,541.65, 86,307.51 and 34,247.34 is: 47,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,541.65 : 86,307.51 = 34,247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,541.65/86,307.51 = 34,247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,541.65x = 86,307.51 × 34,247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,541.65x = 2,955,802,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,802,207.99/62,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,261.34

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