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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,723.68, 86,555.72 and 34,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,723.68, 86,555.72 and 34,042.69 is: 46,977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,723.68 : 86,555.72 = 34,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,723.68/86,555.72 = 34,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,723.68x = 86,555.72 × 34,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,723.68x = 2,946,589,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,589,736.99/62,723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,977.31

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