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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,008.92, 85,571.88 and 33,714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,008.92, 85,571.88 and 33,714.63 is: 46,525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,008.92 : 85,571.88 = 33,714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,008.92/85,571.88 = 33,714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,008.92x = 85,571.88 × 33,714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,008.92x = 2,885,024,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,024,272.60/62,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,525.96

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