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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,179.93, 85,805.80 and 33,885.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,179.93, 85,805.80 and 33,885.01 is: 46,759.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,179.93 : 85,805.80 = 33,885.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,179.93/85,805.80 = 33,885.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,179.93x = 85,805.80 × 33,885.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,179.93x = 2,907,530,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,530,391.06/62,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,759.95

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