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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,976.56, 86,907.66 and 34,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,976.56, 86,907.66 and 34,682 is: 47,861.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,976.56 : 86,907.66 = 34,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,976.56/86,907.66 = 34,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,976.56x = 86,907.66 × 34,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,976.56x = 3,014,131,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,131,464.12/62,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,861.16

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