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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,974, 86,902.08 and 34,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,974, 86,902.08 and 34,678.96 is: 47,855.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,974 : 86,902.08 = 34,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,974/86,902.08 = 34,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,974x = 86,902.08 × 34,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,974x = 3,013,673,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,673,756.24/62,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,855.84

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