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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,176.08, 85,802.92 and 33,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,176.08, 85,802.92 and 33,881.76 is: 46,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,176.08 : 85,802.92 = 33,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,176.08/85,802.92 = 33,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,176.08x = 85,802.92 × 33,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,176.08x = 2,907,153,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,153,942.74/62,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,756.79

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