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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,051.14, 85,632.72 and 33,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,051.14, 85,632.72 and 33,757.84 is: 46,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,051.14 : 85,632.72 = 33,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,051.14/85,632.72 = 33,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,051.14x = 85,632.72 × 33,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,051.14x = 2,890,775,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,775,660.52/62,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,586.99

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