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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,055.76, 85,635.66 and 33,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,055.76, 85,635.66 and 33,761.56 is: 46,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,055.76 : 85,635.66 = 33,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,055.76/85,635.66 = 33,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,055.76x = 85,635.66 × 33,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,055.76x = 2,891,193,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,193,473.23/62,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,590.25

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