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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,543.20, 86,309 and 33,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,543.20, 86,309 and 33,862.72 is: 46,730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,543.20 : 86,309 = 33,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,543.20/86,309 = 33,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,543.20x = 86,309 × 33,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,543.20x = 2,922,657,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,657,500.48/62,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,730.22

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