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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,007.36, 85,569.74 and 33,713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,007.36, 85,569.74 and 33,713.06 is: 46,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,007.36 : 85,569.74 = 33,713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,007.36/85,569.74 = 33,713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,007.36x = 85,569.74 × 33,713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,007.36x = 2,884,817,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,817,778.80/62,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,523.80

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