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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,060.11, 85,643.32 and 33,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,060.11, 85,643.32 and 33,766 is: 46,597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,060.11 : 85,643.32 = 33,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,060.11/85,643.32 = 33,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,060.11x = 85,643.32 × 33,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,060.11x = 2,891,832,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,832,343.12/62,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,597.28

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