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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,904, 86,808.87 and 34,609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,904, 86,808.87 and 34,609.74 is: 47,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,904 : 86,808.87 = 34,609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,904/86,808.87 = 34,609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,904x = 86,808.87 × 34,609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,904x = 3,004,432,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,432,420.39/62,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,762.18

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