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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.26, 85,618.72 and 33,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.26, 85,618.72 and 33,748.14 is: 46,572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.26 : 85,618.72 = 33,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.26/85,618.72 = 33,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.26x = 85,618.72 × 33,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.26x = 2,889,472,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,472,549.18/62,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,572.65

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