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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.66, 86,893.82 and 34,672.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.66, 86,893.82 and 34,672.34 is: 47,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.66 : 86,893.82 = 34,672.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.66/86,893.82 = 34,672.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.66x = 86,893.82 × 34,672.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.66x = 3,012,812,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,812,070.94/62,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,847.74

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