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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,588, 86,371.44 and 34,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,588, 86,371.44 and 34,294.80 is: 47,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,588 : 86,371.44 = 34,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,588/86,371.44 = 34,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,588x = 86,371.44 × 34,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,588x = 2,962,091,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,091,260.51/62,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,326.82

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