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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,961.15, 86,886.23 and 34,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,961.15, 86,886.23 and 34,666.84 is: 47,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,961.15 : 86,886.23 = 34,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,961.15/86,886.23 = 34,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,961.15x = 86,886.23 × 34,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,961.15x = 3,012,071,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,071,033.61/62,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,840.15

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