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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.58, 85,608.18 and 33,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.58, 85,608.18 and 33,741.18 is: 46,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.58 : 85,608.18 = 33,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.58/85,608.18 = 33,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.58x = 85,608.18 × 33,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.58x = 2,888,521,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,521,010.85/62,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,563.83

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