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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,533.84, 86,296.05 and 33,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,533.84, 86,296.05 and 33,853 is: 46,716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,533.84 : 86,296.05 = 33,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,533.84/86,296.05 = 33,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,533.84x = 86,296.05 × 33,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,533.84x = 2,921,380,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,380,180.65/62,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,716.79

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