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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,034.26, 85,606.47 and 33,739.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,034.26, 85,606.47 and 33,739.94 is: 46,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,034.26 : 85,606.47 = 33,739.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,034.26/85,606.47 = 33,739.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,034.26x = 85,606.47 × 33,739.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,034.26x = 2,888,357,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,357,375.43/62,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,560.68

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