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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.52, 86,902.92 and 34,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.52, 86,902.92 and 34,675.74 is: 47,850.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.52 : 86,902.92 = 34,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.52/86,902.92 = 34,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.52x = 86,902.92 × 34,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.52x = 3,013,423,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,423,059.16/62,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,850.71

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