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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,969.70, 86,897.94 and 34,675.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,969.70, 86,897.94 and 34,675.34 is: 47,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,969.70 : 86,897.94 = 34,675.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,969.70/86,897.94 = 34,675.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,969.70x = 86,897.94 × 34,675.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,969.70x = 3,013,215,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,215,614.80/62,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,851.83

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