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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,153.26, 85,771.34 and 33,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,153.26, 85,771.34 and 33,858.88 is: 46,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,153.26 : 85,771.34 = 33,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,153.26/85,771.34 = 33,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,153.26x = 85,771.34 × 33,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,153.26x = 2,904,121,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,121,251.75/62,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,725.17

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