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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,150.59, 85,767.84 and 33,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,150.59, 85,767.84 and 33,856.28 is: 46,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,150.59 : 85,767.84 = 33,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,150.59/85,767.84 = 33,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,150.59x = 85,767.84 × 33,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,150.59x = 2,903,779,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,779,803.60/62,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,721.68

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