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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,163.72, 85,786.56 and 33,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,163.72, 85,786.56 and 33,869.88 is: 46,740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,163.72 : 85,786.56 = 33,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,163.72/85,786.56 = 33,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,163.72x = 85,786.56 × 33,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,163.72x = 2,905,580,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,580,492.81/62,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,740.78

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