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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,995.68, 86,933.92 and 34,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,995.68, 86,933.92 and 34,701 is: 47,887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,995.68 : 86,933.92 = 34,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,995.68/86,933.92 = 34,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,995.68x = 86,933.92 × 34,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,995.68x = 3,016,693,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,693,957.92/62,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,887.31

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