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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,187.39, 85,819.64 and 33,894.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,187.39, 85,819.64 and 33,894.27 is: 46,774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,187.39 : 85,819.64 = 33,894.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,187.39/85,819.64 = 33,894.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,187.39x = 85,819.64 × 33,894.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,187.39x = 2,908,793,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,793,879.99/62,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,774.66

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