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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,759.34, 94,045.50 and 34,687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,759.34, 94,045.50 and 34,687.44 is: 51,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,759.34 : 94,045.50 = 34,687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,759.34/94,045.50 = 34,687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,759.34x = 94,045.50 × 34,687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,759.34x = 3,262,197,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,197,638.52/62,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,979.48

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