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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,054.28, 85,637.04 and 33,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,054.28, 85,637.04 and 33,761.04 is: 46,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,054.28 : 85,637.04 = 33,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,054.28/85,637.04 = 33,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,054.28x = 85,637.04 × 33,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,054.28x = 2,891,195,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,195,532.92/62,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,591.40

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