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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,006.16, 85,572 and 33,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,006.16, 85,572 and 33,711.24 is: 46,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,006.16 : 85,572 = 33,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,006.16/85,572 = 33,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,006.16x = 85,572 × 33,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,006.16x = 2,884,738,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,738,229.28/62,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,523.41

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