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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,835.46, 86,710.73 and 34,540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,835.46, 86,710.73 and 34,540.94 is: 47,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,835.46 : 86,710.73 = 34,540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,835.46/86,710.73 = 34,540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,835.46x = 86,710.73 × 34,540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,835.46x = 2,995,070,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,070,425.42/62,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,665.29

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