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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,056.28, 85,639.80 and 33,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,056.28, 85,639.80 and 33,763.04 is: 46,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,056.28 : 85,639.80 = 33,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,056.28/85,639.80 = 33,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,056.28x = 85,639.80 × 33,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,056.28x = 2,891,459,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,459,992.99/62,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,594.16

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