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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,546.76, 86,313.88 and 33,865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,546.76, 86,313.88 and 33,865.93 is: 46,734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,546.76 : 86,313.88 = 33,865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,546.76/86,313.88 = 33,865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,546.76x = 86,313.88 × 33,865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,546.76x = 2,923,099,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,099,818.11/62,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,734.63

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