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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,163.09, 85,785 and 33,868.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,163.09, 85,785 and 33,868.77 is: 46,738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,163.09 : 85,785 = 33,868.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,163.09/85,785 = 33,868.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,163.09x = 85,785 × 33,868.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,163.09x = 2,905,432,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,432,434.45/62,163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,738.87

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