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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.91, 85,619.88 and 33,748.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.91, 85,619.88 and 33,748.67 is: 46,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.91 : 85,619.88 = 33,748.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.91/85,619.88 = 33,748.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.91x = 85,619.88 × 33,748.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.91x = 2,889,556,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,556,647.46/62,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,573.52

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