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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,511.79, 86,266.28 and 33,831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,511.79, 86,266.28 and 33,831.46 is: 46,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,511.79 : 86,266.28 = 33,831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,511.79/86,266.28 = 33,831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,511.79x = 86,266.28 × 33,831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,511.79x = 2,918,514,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,514,201.17/62,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,687.42

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