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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,737.58, 86,577.93 and 34,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,737.58, 86,577.93 and 34,057.23 is: 46,999.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,737.58 : 86,577.93 = 34,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,737.58/86,577.93 = 34,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,737.58x = 86,577.93 × 34,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,737.58x = 2,948,604,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,604,474.93/62,737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,999.02

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