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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,159.22, 85,779.72 and 33,864.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,159.22, 85,779.72 and 33,864.94 is: 46,733.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,159.22 : 85,779.72 = 33,864.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,159.22/85,779.72 = 33,864.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,159.22x = 85,779.72 × 33,864.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,159.22x = 2,904,925,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,925,071.02/62,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,733.62

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