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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,553.91, 86,324.57 and 33,873.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,553.91, 86,324.57 and 33,873.91 is: 46,746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,553.91 : 86,324.57 = 33,873.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,553.91/86,324.57 = 33,873.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,553.91x = 86,324.57 × 33,873.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,553.91x = 2,924,150,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,150,456.81/62,553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,746.09

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