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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,009.52, 85,573.98 and 33,715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,009.52, 85,573.98 and 33,715.14 is: 46,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,009.52 : 85,573.98 = 33,715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,009.52/85,573.98 = 33,715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,009.52x = 85,573.98 × 33,715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,009.52x = 2,885,138,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,138,716.06/62,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,527.35

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