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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,080.29, 85,671.18 and 33,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,080.29, 85,671.18 and 33,786 is: 46,624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,080.29 : 85,671.18 = 33,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,080.29/85,671.18 = 33,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,080.29x = 85,671.18 × 33,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,080.29x = 2,894,486,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,486,487.48/62,080.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,624.89

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