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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,056.56, 85,635.96 and 33,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,056.56, 85,635.96 and 33,761.52 is: 46,589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,056.56 : 85,635.96 = 33,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,056.56/85,635.96 = 33,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,056.56x = 85,635.96 × 33,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,056.56x = 2,891,200,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,200,176.26/62,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,589.76

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