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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.92, 86,893.80 and 34,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.92, 86,893.80 and 34,672 is: 47,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.92 : 86,893.80 = 34,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.92/86,893.80 = 34,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.92x = 86,893.80 × 34,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.92x = 3,012,781,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,781,833.60/62,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,847.06

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