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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,953.36, 86,971.08 and 47,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,953.36, 86,971.08 and 47,010.28 is: 64,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,953.36 : 86,971.08 = 47,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,953.36/86,971.08 = 47,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,953.36x = 86,971.08 × 47,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,953.36x = 4,088,534,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,534,822.70/62,953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,945.46

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