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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,541.38, 86,307.14 and 33,861.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,541.38, 86,307.14 and 33,861.29 is: 46,728.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,541.38 : 86,307.14 = 33,861.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,541.38/86,307.14 = 33,861.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,541.38x = 86,307.14 × 33,861.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,541.38x = 2,922,470,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,470,749.73/62,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,728.59

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