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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,182.54, 85,811.97 and 33,888.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,182.54, 85,811.97 and 33,888.25 is: 46,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,182.54 : 85,811.97 = 33,888.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,182.54/85,811.97 = 33,888.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,182.54x = 85,811.97 × 33,888.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,182.54x = 2,908,017,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,017,492.35/62,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,765.82

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