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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,477.52, 86,219.28 and 34,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,477.52, 86,219.28 and 34,183.68 is: 47,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,477.52 : 86,219.28 = 34,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,477.52/86,219.28 = 34,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,477.52x = 86,219.28 × 34,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,477.52x = 2,947,292,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,292,277.35/62,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,173.64

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