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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,055.72, 85,637.25 and 33,761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,055.72, 85,637.25 and 33,761.34 is: 46,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,055.72 : 85,637.25 = 33,761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,055.72/85,637.25 = 33,761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,055.72x = 85,637.25 × 33,761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,055.72x = 2,891,228,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,228,313.92/62,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,590.84

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