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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,960.69, 86,885.77 and 34,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,960.69, 86,885.77 and 34,666.38 is: 47,839.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,960.69 : 86,885.77 = 34,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,960.69/86,885.77 = 34,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,960.69x = 86,885.77 × 34,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,960.69x = 3,012,015,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,015,119.41/62,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,839.61

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