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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,588.34, 86,373.90 and 34,295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,588.34, 86,373.90 and 34,295.76 is: 47,329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,588.34 : 86,373.90 = 34,295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,588.34/86,373.90 = 34,295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,588.34x = 86,373.90 × 34,295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,588.34x = 2,962,258,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,258,544.66/62,588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,329.24

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