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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,971, 86,900 and 34,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,971, 86,900 and 34,676.64 is: 47,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,971 : 86,900 = 34,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,971/86,900 = 34,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,971x = 86,900 × 34,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,971x = 3,013,400,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,400,016/62,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,853.77

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