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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,160.78, 85,783.55 and 33,868.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,160.78, 85,783.55 and 33,868.29 is: 46,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,160.78 : 85,783.55 = 33,868.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,160.78/85,783.55 = 33,868.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,160.78x = 85,783.55 × 33,868.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,160.78x = 2,905,342,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,342,148.63/62,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,739.15

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