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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,849.76, 86,732.52 and 34,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,849.76, 86,732.52 and 34,555.92 is: 47,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,849.76 : 86,732.52 = 34,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,849.76/86,732.52 = 34,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,849.76x = 86,732.52 × 34,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,849.76x = 2,997,122,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,122,022.52/62,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,687.09

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