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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.68, 85,619.10 and 33,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.68, 85,619.10 and 33,748.36 is: 46,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.68 : 85,619.10 = 33,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.68/85,619.10 = 33,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.68x = 85,619.10 × 33,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.68x = 2,889,504,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,504,209.68/62,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,572.85

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