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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,168.58, 85,792.66 and 33,874.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,168.58, 85,792.66 and 33,874.26 is: 46,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,168.58 : 85,792.66 = 33,874.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,168.58/85,792.66 = 33,874.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,168.58x = 85,792.66 × 33,874.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,168.58x = 2,906,162,870.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,162,870.93/62,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,746.49

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