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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,767.23, 86,618.46 and 34,086.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,767.23, 86,618.46 and 34,086.66 is: 47,039.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,767.23 : 86,618.46 = 34,086.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,767.23/86,618.46 = 34,086.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,767.23x = 86,618.46 × 34,086.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,767.23x = 2,952,533,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,533,995.74/62,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,039.42

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