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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,964.56, 86,891 and 34,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,964.56, 86,891 and 34,670 is: 47,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,964.56 : 86,891 = 34,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,964.56/86,891 = 34,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,964.56x = 86,891 × 34,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,964.56x = 3,012,510,970
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,510,970/62,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,844.55

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