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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,544.70, 86,311.82 and 33,864.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,544.70, 86,311.82 and 33,864.67 is: 46,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,544.70 : 86,311.82 = 33,864.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,544.70/86,311.82 = 33,864.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,544.70x = 86,311.82 × 33,864.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,544.70x = 2,922,921,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,921,301.40/62,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,733.32

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