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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,006.52, 85,569.84 and 33,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,006.52, 85,569.84 and 33,712.14 is: 46,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,006.52 : 85,569.84 = 33,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,006.52/85,569.84 = 33,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,006.52x = 85,569.84 × 33,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,006.52x = 2,884,742,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,742,425.86/62,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,523.21

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