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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,545.44, 86,313.72 and 34,250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,545.44, 86,313.72 and 34,250.64 is: 47,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,545.44 : 86,313.72 = 34,250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,545.44/86,313.72 = 34,250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,545.44x = 86,313.72 × 34,250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,545.44x = 2,956,300,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,300,150.78/62,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,266.44

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