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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,008.16, 85,574.76 and 33,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,008.16, 85,574.76 and 33,713.24 is: 46,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,008.16 : 85,574.76 = 33,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,008.16/85,574.76 = 33,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,008.16x = 85,574.76 × 33,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,008.16x = 2,885,002,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,002,421.82/62,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,526.17

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