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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,509.14, 86,261.95 and 33,828.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,509.14, 86,261.95 and 33,828.17 is: 46,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,509.14 : 86,261.95 = 33,828.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,509.14/86,261.95 = 33,828.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,509.14x = 86,261.95 × 33,828.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,509.14x = 2,918,083,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,083,739.99/62,509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,682.52

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