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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,547.72, 86,315.88 and 33,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,547.72, 86,315.88 and 33,867.60 is: 46,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,547.72 : 86,315.88 = 33,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,547.72/86,315.88 = 33,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,547.72x = 86,315.88 × 33,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,547.72x = 2,923,311,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,311,697.49/62,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,737.30

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