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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,046.38, 85,624.08 and 33,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,046.38, 85,624.08 and 33,752 is: 46,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046.38 : 85,624.08 = 33,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046.38/85,624.08 = 33,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046.38x = 85,624.08 × 33,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046.38x = 2,889,983,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,983,948.16/62,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,577.80

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