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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,755.57, 86,603.75 and 34,463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,755.57, 86,603.75 and 34,463.89 is: 47,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,755.57 : 86,603.75 = 34,463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,755.57/86,603.75 = 34,463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,755.57x = 86,603.75 × 34,463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,755.57x = 2,984,702,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,702,113.59/62,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,560.75

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