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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,022.06, 85,589.64 and 33,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,022.06, 85,589.64 and 33,727.14 is: 46,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,022.06 : 85,589.64 = 33,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,022.06/85,589.64 = 33,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,022.06x = 85,589.64 × 33,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,022.06x = 2,886,693,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,693,770.83/62,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,543.02

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