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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,635.69, 86,437.53 and 33,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,635.69, 86,437.53 and 33,955.84 is: 46,859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,635.69 : 86,437.53 = 33,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,635.69/86,437.53 = 33,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,635.69x = 86,437.53 × 33,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,635.69x = 2,935,058,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,058,938.68/62,635.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,859.21

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