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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,226.76, 85,871.64 and 33,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,226.76, 85,871.64 and 33,932.76 is: 46,826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,226.76 : 85,871.64 = 33,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,226.76/85,871.64 = 33,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,226.76x = 85,871.64 × 33,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,226.76x = 2,913,861,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,861,750.93/62,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,826.51

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