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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,655.70, 86,464.98 and 34,361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,655.70, 86,464.98 and 34,361.59 is: 47,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,655.70 : 86,464.98 = 34,361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,655.70/86,464.98 = 34,361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,655.70x = 86,464.98 × 34,361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,655.70x = 2,971,073,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,073,587.99/62,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,419.05

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