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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,171.06, 85,795.71 and 33,876.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,171.06, 85,795.71 and 33,876.74 is: 46,749.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,171.06 : 85,795.71 = 33,876.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,171.06/85,795.71 = 33,876.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,171.06x = 85,795.71 × 33,876.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,171.06x = 2,906,478,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,478,531.81/62,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,749.71

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