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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,913, 86,819.94 and 34,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,913, 86,819.94 and 34,618.08 is: 47,772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,913 : 86,819.94 = 34,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,913/86,819.94 = 34,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,913x = 86,819.94 × 34,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,913x = 3,005,539,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,539,628.52/62,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,772.95

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