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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,005.13, 85,567.68 and 33,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,005.13, 85,567.68 and 33,711.42 is: 46,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.13 : 85,567.68 = 33,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.13/85,567.68 = 33,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.13x = 85,567.68 × 33,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.13x = 2,884,607,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,607,998.91/62,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,522.09

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