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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,729.44, 86,566.93 and 34,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,729.44, 86,566.93 and 34,435.13 is: 47,520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,729.44 : 86,566.93 = 34,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,729.44/86,566.93 = 34,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,729.44x = 86,566.93 × 34,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,729.44x = 2,980,942,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,942,969.33/62,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,520.64

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