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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,186.68, 85,815.12 and 33,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,186.68, 85,815.12 and 33,891.76 is: 46,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,186.68 : 85,815.12 = 33,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,186.68/85,815.12 = 33,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,186.68x = 85,815.12 × 33,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,186.68x = 2,908,425,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,425,451.41/62,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,769.27

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