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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.22, 85,606.74 and 33,738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.22, 85,606.74 and 33,738.99 is: 46,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.22 : 85,606.74 = 33,738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.22/85,606.74 = 33,738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.22x = 85,606.74 × 33,738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.22x = 2,888,284,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,284,944.79/62,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,560.29

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