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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,580.54, 86,359.98 and 34,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,580.54, 86,359.98 and 34,286.02 is: 47,314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,580.54 : 86,359.98 = 34,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,580.54/86,359.98 = 34,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,580.54x = 86,359.98 × 34,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,580.54x = 2,960,940,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,940,001.48/62,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,314.07

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