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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,007.28, 85,570.92 and 33,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,007.28, 85,570.92 and 33,713.60 is: 46,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,007.28 : 85,570.92 = 33,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,007.28/85,570.92 = 33,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,007.28x = 85,570.92 × 33,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,007.28x = 2,884,903,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,903,768.51/62,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,525.24

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