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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,159.78, 85,782.17 and 33,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,159.78, 85,782.17 and 33,867.29 is: 46,737.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,159.78 : 85,782.17 = 33,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,159.78/85,782.17 = 33,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,159.78x = 85,782.17 × 33,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,159.78x = 2,905,209,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,209,458.88/62,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,737.77

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