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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,073.14, 85,660.13 and 33,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,073.14, 85,660.13 and 33,778.82 is: 46,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,073.14 : 85,660.13 = 33,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,073.14/85,660.13 = 33,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,073.14x = 85,660.13 × 33,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,073.14x = 2,893,498,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,498,411.04/62,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,614.34

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