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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.68, 85,606.20 and 33,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.68, 85,606.20 and 33,739.40 is: 46,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.68 : 85,606.20 = 33,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.68/85,606.20 = 33,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.68x = 85,606.20 × 33,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.68x = 2,888,301,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,301,824.28/62,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,560.22

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