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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,545.70, 86,313.20 and 33,865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,545.70, 86,313.20 and 33,865.67 is: 46,734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,545.70 : 86,313.20 = 33,865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,545.70/86,313.20 = 33,865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,545.70x = 86,313.20 × 33,865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,545.70x = 2,923,054,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,054,347.84/62,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,734.70

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