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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,148.78, 85,767.93 and 33,856.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,148.78, 85,767.93 and 33,856.02 is: 46,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,148.78 : 85,767.93 = 33,856.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,148.78/85,767.93 = 33,856.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,148.78x = 85,767.93 × 33,856.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,148.78x = 2,903,760,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,760,753.44/62,148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,722.73

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