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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,965.53, 86,892.03 and 34,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,965.53, 86,892.03 and 34,671 is: 47,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,965.53 : 86,892.03 = 34,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,965.53/86,892.03 = 34,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,965.53x = 86,892.03 × 34,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,965.53x = 3,012,633,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,633,572.13/62,965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,845.76

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