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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,160.59, 85,779.33 and 33,865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,160.59, 85,779.33 and 33,865.67 is: 46,733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,160.59 : 85,779.33 = 33,865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,160.59/85,779.33 = 33,865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,160.59x = 85,779.33 × 33,865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,160.59x = 2,904,974,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,974,482.60/62,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,733.38

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