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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,179.96, 85,808.22 and 33,885.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,179.96, 85,808.22 and 33,885.56 is: 46,762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,179.96 : 85,808.22 = 33,885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,179.96/85,808.22 = 33,885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,179.96x = 85,808.22 × 33,885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,179.96x = 2,907,659,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,659,587.30/62,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,762.00

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