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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,847.64, 86,729.96 and 34,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,847.64, 86,729.96 and 34,555.12 is: 47,686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,847.64 : 86,729.96 = 34,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,847.64/86,729.96 = 34,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,847.64x = 86,729.96 × 34,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,847.64x = 2,996,964,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,964,175.40/62,847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,686.18

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