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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,158.77, 85,779.09 and 33,864.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,158.77, 85,779.09 and 33,864.39 is: 46,732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,158.77 : 85,779.09 = 33,864.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,158.77/85,779.09 = 33,864.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,158.77x = 85,779.09 × 33,864.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,158.77x = 2,904,856,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,856,557.61/62,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,732.85

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