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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,161.58, 85,782.94 and 33,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,161.58, 85,782.94 and 33,867.27 is: 46,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,161.58 : 85,782.94 = 33,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,161.58/85,782.94 = 33,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,161.58x = 85,782.94 × 33,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,161.58x = 2,905,233,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,233,905.71/62,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,736.81

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