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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,849.59, 86,732.76 and 34,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,849.59, 86,732.76 and 34,557.10 is: 47,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,849.59 : 86,732.76 = 34,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,849.59/86,732.76 = 34,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,849.59x = 86,732.76 × 34,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,849.59x = 2,997,232,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,232,660.60/62,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,688.98

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