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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,168.72, 85,792.77 and 33,874.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,168.72, 85,792.77 and 33,874.61 is: 46,746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,168.72 : 85,792.77 = 33,874.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,168.72/85,792.77 = 33,874.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,168.72x = 85,792.77 × 33,874.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,168.72x = 2,906,196,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,196,195.61/62,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,746.92

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