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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,467.07, 86,204.59 and 34,172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,467.07, 86,204.59 and 34,172.75 is: 47,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,467.07 : 86,204.59 = 34,172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,467.07/86,204.59 = 34,172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,467.07x = 86,204.59 × 34,172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,467.07x = 2,945,848,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,848,033.00/62,467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,158.42

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