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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,179.96, 85,808.07 and 33,885.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,179.96, 85,808.07 and 33,885.67 is: 46,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,179.96 : 85,808.07 = 33,885.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,179.96/85,808.07 = 33,885.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,179.96x = 85,808.07 × 33,885.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,179.96x = 2,907,663,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,663,943.36/62,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,762.07

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