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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,664.06, 86,471.91 and 34,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,664.06, 86,471.91 and 34,365.18 is: 47,421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,664.06 : 86,471.91 = 34,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,664.06/86,471.91 = 34,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,664.06x = 86,471.91 × 34,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,664.06x = 2,971,622,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,622,752.09/62,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,421.48

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