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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,160.09, 85,778.64 and 33,865.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,160.09, 85,778.64 and 33,865.17 is: 46,732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,160.09 : 85,778.64 = 33,865.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,160.09/85,778.64 = 33,865.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,160.09x = 85,778.64 × 33,865.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,160.09x = 2,904,908,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,908,225.97/62,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,732.69

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