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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,176.68, 85,801.32 and 33,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,176.68, 85,801.32 and 33,881.76 is: 46,755.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,176.68 : 85,801.32 = 33,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,176.68/85,801.32 = 33,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,176.68x = 85,801.32 × 33,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,176.68x = 2,907,099,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,099,731.92/62,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,755.47

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