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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,001.76, 85,562.72 and 33,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,001.76, 85,562.72 and 33,707.36 is: 46,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,001.76 : 85,562.72 = 33,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,001.76/85,562.72 = 33,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,001.76x = 85,562.72 × 33,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,001.76x = 2,884,093,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,093,405.62/62,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,516.32

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