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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,849.42, 86,729.96 and 34,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,849.42, 86,729.96 and 34,554.88 is: 47,684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,849.42 : 86,729.96 = 34,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,849.42/86,729.96 = 34,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,849.42x = 86,729.96 × 34,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,849.42x = 2,996,943,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,943,360.20/62,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,684.50

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