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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,853.79, 86,736.96 and 34,174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,853.79, 86,736.96 and 34,174.01 is: 47,159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,853.79 : 86,736.96 = 34,174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,853.79/86,736.96 = 34,174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,853.79x = 86,736.96 × 34,174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,853.79x = 2,964,149,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,149,738.41/62,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,159.44

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