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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.08, 85,578.84 and 33,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.08, 85,578.84 and 33,720 is: 46,533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.08 : 85,578.84 = 33,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.08/85,578.84 = 33,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.08x = 85,578.84 × 33,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.08x = 2,885,718,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,718,484.80/62,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,533.28

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