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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,151.06, 85,767.69 and 33,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,151.06, 85,767.69 and 33,856.14 is: 46,721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,151.06 : 85,767.69 = 33,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,151.06/85,767.69 = 33,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,151.06x = 85,767.69 × 33,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,151.06x = 2,903,762,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,762,920.12/62,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,721.05

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