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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,147.44, 85,760.84 and 33,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,147.44, 85,760.84 and 33,853.36 is: 46,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,147.44 : 85,760.84 = 33,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,147.44/85,760.84 = 33,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,147.44x = 85,760.84 × 33,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,147.44x = 2,903,292,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,292,590.42/62,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,716.21

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