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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,059.77, 85,639.91 and 33,765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,059.77, 85,639.91 and 33,765.48 is: 46,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,059.77 : 85,639.91 = 33,765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,059.77/85,639.91 = 33,765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,059.77x = 85,639.91 × 33,765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,059.77x = 2,891,672,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,672,499.48/62,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,594.96

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