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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,659.26, 86,469.82 and 34,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,659.26, 86,469.82 and 34,365.06 is: 47,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,659.26 : 86,469.82 = 34,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,659.26/86,469.82 = 34,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,659.26x = 86,469.82 × 34,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,659.26x = 2,971,540,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,540,552.49/62,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,423.81

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