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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,757, 86,604.66 and 34,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,757, 86,604.66 and 34,463.16 is: 47,559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,757 : 86,604.66 = 34,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,757/86,604.66 = 34,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,757x = 86,604.66 × 34,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,757x = 2,984,670,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,670,254.33/62,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,559.16

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