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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,023.06, 85,591.02 and 33,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,023.06, 85,591.02 and 33,728.14 is: 46,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,023.06 : 85,591.02 = 33,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,023.06/85,591.02 = 33,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,023.06x = 85,591.02 × 33,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,023.06x = 2,886,825,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,825,905.30/62,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,544.40

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