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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,539.93, 86,305.25 and 33,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,539.93, 86,305.25 and 33,859.91 is: 46,726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,539.93 : 86,305.25 = 33,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,539.93/86,305.25 = 33,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,539.93x = 86,305.25 × 33,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,539.93x = 2,922,287,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,287,622.01/62,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,726.75

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