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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.80, 85,581 and 33,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.80, 85,581 and 33,720.60 is: 46,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.80 : 85,581 = 33,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.80/85,581 = 33,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.80x = 85,581 × 33,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.80x = 2,885,842,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,842,668.60/62,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,534.74

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