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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,157.76, 85,778 and 33,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,157.76, 85,778 and 33,863.68 is: 46,732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,157.76 : 85,778 = 33,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,157.76/85,778 = 33,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,157.76x = 85,778 × 33,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,157.76x = 2,904,758,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,758,743.04/62,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,732.04

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