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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,359.55, 86,056.16 and 33,679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,359.55, 86,056.16 and 33,679.22 is: 46,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,359.55 : 86,056.16 = 33,679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,359.55/86,056.16 = 33,679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,359.55x = 86,056.16 × 33,679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,359.55x = 2,898,304,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,304,345.00/62,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,477.31

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