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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,072.68, 85,660.32 and 33,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,072.68, 85,660.32 and 33,778.30 is: 46,614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,072.68 : 85,660.32 = 33,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,072.68/85,660.32 = 33,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,072.68x = 85,660.32 × 33,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,072.68x = 2,893,459,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,459,987.06/62,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,614.07

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