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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,719.14, 86,553.06 and 34,039.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,719.14, 86,553.06 and 34,039.05 is: 46,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,719.14 : 86,553.06 = 34,039.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,719.14/86,553.06 = 34,039.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,719.14x = 86,553.06 × 34,039.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,719.14x = 2,946,183,971.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,183,971.63/62,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,974.24

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