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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,477.27, 86,220.78 and 34,182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,477.27, 86,220.78 and 34,182.95 is: 47,173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,477.27 : 86,220.78 = 34,182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,477.27/86,220.78 = 34,182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,477.27x = 86,220.78 × 34,182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,477.27x = 2,947,280,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,280,611.70/62,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,173.65

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