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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,832.06, 86,706.72 and 34,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,832.06, 86,706.72 and 34,151.04 is: 47,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,832.06 : 86,706.72 = 34,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,832.06/86,706.72 = 34,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,832.06x = 86,706.72 × 34,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,832.06x = 2,961,124,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,124,662.99/62,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,127.61

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