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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,825.58, 86,699.96 and 34,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,825.58, 86,699.96 and 34,145.24 is: 47,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,825.58 : 86,699.96 = 34,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,825.58/86,699.96 = 34,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,825.58x = 86,699.96 × 34,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,825.58x = 2,960,390,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,390,942.19/62,825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,120.79

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