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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.56, 86,906.28 and 34,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.56, 86,906.28 and 34,681 is: 47,859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.56 : 86,906.28 = 34,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.56/86,906.28 = 34,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.56x = 86,906.28 × 34,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.56x = 3,013,996,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,996,696.68/62,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,859.78

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