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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,071.14, 85,659.96 and 33,778.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,071.14, 85,659.96 and 33,778.62 is: 46,615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,071.14 : 85,659.96 = 33,778.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,071.14/85,659.96 = 33,778.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,071.14x = 85,659.96 × 33,778.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,071.14x = 2,893,475,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,475,238.06/62,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,615.47

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