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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.52, 86,907.60 and 34,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.52, 86,907.60 and 34,682.76 is: 47,862.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.52 : 86,907.60 = 34,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.52/86,907.60 = 34,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.52x = 86,907.60 × 34,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.52x = 3,014,195,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,195,432.98/62,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,862.97

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