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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,139.18, 85,753.06 and 33,844.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,139.18, 85,753.06 and 33,844.87 is: 46,706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,139.18 : 85,753.06 = 33,844.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,139.18/85,753.06 = 33,844.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,139.18x = 85,753.06 × 33,844.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,139.18x = 2,902,301,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,301,167.80/62,139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,706.46

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