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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,737.59, 86,577.95 and 34,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,737.59, 86,577.95 and 34,057.24 is: 46,999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,737.59 : 86,577.95 = 34,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,737.59/86,577.95 = 34,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,737.59x = 86,577.95 × 34,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,737.59x = 2,948,605,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,605,635.13/62,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,999.03

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