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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,067.28, 85,654.38 and 33,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,067.28, 85,654.38 and 33,774.52 is: 46,609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,067.28 : 85,654.38 = 33,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,067.28/85,654.38 = 33,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,067.28x = 85,654.38 × 33,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,067.28x = 2,892,935,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,935,570.40/62,067.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,609.67

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