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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,771.76, 86,626.26 and 34,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,771.76, 86,626.26 and 34,479 is: 47,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,771.76 : 86,626.26 = 34,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,771.76/86,626.26 = 34,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,771.76x = 86,626.26 × 34,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,771.76x = 2,986,786,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,786,818.54/62,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,581.70

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