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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,055.63, 85,637.14 and 33,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,055.63, 85,637.14 and 33,761.52 is: 46,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,055.63 : 85,637.14 = 33,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,055.63/85,637.14 = 33,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,055.63x = 85,637.14 × 33,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,055.63x = 2,891,240,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,240,014.85/62,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,591.10

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