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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.61, 86,906.93 and 34,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.61, 86,906.93 and 34,681.50 is: 47,860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.61 : 86,906.93 = 34,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.61/86,906.93 = 34,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.61x = 86,906.93 × 34,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.61x = 3,014,062,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,062,692.80/62,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,860.79

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