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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,542.31, 86,307.39 and 34,247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,542.31, 86,307.39 and 34,247.97 is: 47,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,542.31 : 86,307.39 = 34,247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,542.31/86,307.39 = 34,247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,542.31x = 86,307.39 × 34,247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,542.31x = 2,955,852,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,852,903.50/62,542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,261.66

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