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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,590.51, 86,376 and 34,294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,590.51, 86,376 and 34,294.51 is: 47,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,590.51 : 86,376 = 34,294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,590.51/86,376 = 34,294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,590.51x = 86,376 × 34,294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,590.51x = 2,962,222,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,222,595.76/62,590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,327.02

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