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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,010.57, 85,573.98 and 33,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,010.57, 85,573.98 and 33,716.25 is: 46,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,010.57 : 85,573.98 = 33,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,010.57/85,573.98 = 33,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,010.57x = 85,573.98 × 33,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,010.57x = 2,885,233,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,233,703.18/62,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,528.10

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