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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,695.26, 86,519.20 and 34,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,695.26, 86,519.20 and 34,014.92 is: 46,940.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,695.26 : 86,519.20 = 34,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,695.26/86,519.20 = 34,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,695.26x = 86,519.20 × 34,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,695.26x = 2,942,943,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,943,666.46/62,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,940.45

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