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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.06, 86,908.44 and 34,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.06, 86,908.44 and 34,682.80 is: 47,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.06 : 86,908.44 = 34,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.06/86,908.44 = 34,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.06x = 86,908.44 × 34,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.06x = 3,014,228,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,228,042.83/62,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,862.32

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