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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,146.61, 85,761.88 and 33,852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,146.61, 85,761.88 and 33,852.29 is: 46,715.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,146.61 : 85,761.88 = 33,852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,146.61/85,761.88 = 33,852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,146.61x = 85,761.88 × 33,852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,146.61x = 2,903,236,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,236,162.48/62,146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,715.93

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