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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,056.72, 85,638.63 and 33,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,056.72, 85,638.63 and 33,762.34 is: 46,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,056.72 : 85,638.63 = 33,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,056.72/85,638.63 = 33,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,056.72x = 85,638.63 × 33,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,056.72x = 2,891,360,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,360,543.19/62,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,592.22

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