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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,666.30, 86,478.90 and 33,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,666.30, 86,478.90 and 33,986.59 is: 46,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,666.30 : 86,478.90 = 33,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,666.30/86,478.90 = 33,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,666.30x = 86,478.90 × 33,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,666.30x = 2,939,122,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,122,917.95/62,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,901.17

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