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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,731.58, 86,569.66 and 34,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,731.58, 86,569.66 and 34,051.23 is: 46,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,731.58 : 86,569.66 = 34,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,731.58/86,569.66 = 34,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,731.58x = 86,569.66 × 34,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,731.58x = 2,947,803,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,803,179.94/62,731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,990.74

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