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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.05, 86,904.39 and 34,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.05, 86,904.39 and 34,682.74 is: 47,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.05 : 86,904.39 = 34,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.05/86,904.39 = 34,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.05x = 86,904.39 × 34,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.05x = 3,014,082,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,082,117.66/62,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,860.01

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