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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,063.73, 85,645.44 and 33,768.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,063.73, 85,645.44 and 33,768.81 is: 46,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,063.73 : 85,645.44 = 33,768.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,063.73/85,645.44 = 33,768.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,063.73x = 85,645.44 × 33,768.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,063.73x = 2,892,144,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,144,590.73/62,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,599.59

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