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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,806.17, 86,671.83 and 34,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,806.17, 86,671.83 and 34,511.25 is: 47,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,806.17 : 86,671.83 = 34,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,806.17/86,671.83 = 34,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,806.17x = 86,671.83 × 34,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,806.17x = 2,991,153,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,153,193.09/62,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,625.15

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