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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,035.65, 85,608.72 and 33,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,035.65, 85,608.72 and 33,741.36 is: 46,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,035.65 : 85,608.72 = 33,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,035.65/85,608.72 = 33,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,035.65x = 85,608.72 × 33,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,035.65x = 2,888,554,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,554,640.66/62,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,562.82

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