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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,371.76, 86,073.01 and 33,691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,371.76, 86,073.01 and 33,691.41 is: 46,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,371.76 : 86,073.01 = 33,691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,371.76/86,073.01 = 33,691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,371.76x = 86,073.01 × 33,691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,371.76x = 2,899,920,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,920,985.62/62,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,494.14

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