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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,410.24, 86,126.05 and 33,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,410.24, 86,126.05 and 33,729.88 is: 46,547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,410.24 : 86,126.05 = 33,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,410.24/86,126.05 = 33,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,410.24x = 86,126.05 × 33,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,410.24x = 2,905,021,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,021,331.37/62,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,547.19

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