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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,146.59, 85,762.44 and 33,851.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,146.59, 85,762.44 and 33,851.67 is: 46,715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,146.59 : 85,762.44 = 33,851.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,146.59/85,762.44 = 33,851.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,146.59x = 85,762.44 × 33,851.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,146.59x = 2,903,201,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,201,817.27/62,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,715.38

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