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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.96, 85,564 and 33,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.96, 85,564 and 33,708.88 is: 46,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.96 : 85,564 = 33,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.96/85,564 = 33,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.96x = 85,564 × 33,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.96x = 2,884,266,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,266,608.32/62,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,518.21

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