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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,436.30, 86,161.97 and 33,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,436.30, 86,161.97 and 33,755.97 is: 46,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,436.30 : 86,161.97 = 33,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,436.30/86,161.97 = 33,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,436.30x = 86,161.97 × 33,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,436.30x = 2,908,480,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,480,705.68/62,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,583.17

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