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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,181.64, 85,812.48 and 33,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,181.64, 85,812.48 and 33,889.15 is: 46,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,181.64 : 85,812.48 = 33,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,181.64/85,812.48 = 33,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,181.64x = 85,812.48 × 33,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,181.64x = 2,908,112,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,112,006.59/62,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,768.02

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