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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.59, 86,907.14 and 34,683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.59, 86,907.14 and 34,683.37 is: 47,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.59 : 86,907.14 = 34,683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.59/86,907.14 = 34,683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.59x = 86,907.14 × 34,683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.59x = 3,014,232,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,232,318.84/62,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,863.50

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