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