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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,055.27, 85,633.74 and 33,760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,055.27, 85,633.74 and 33,760.98 is: 46,588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,055.27 : 85,633.74 = 33,760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,055.27/85,633.74 = 33,760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,055.27x = 85,633.74 × 33,760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,055.27x = 2,891,078,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,078,983.47/62,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,588.77

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