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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,674.26, 86,490.46 and 34,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,674.26, 86,490.46 and 34,380 is: 47,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,674.26 : 86,490.46 = 34,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,674.26/86,490.46 = 34,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,674.26x = 86,490.46 × 34,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,674.26x = 2,973,542,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,542,014.80/62,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,444.39

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