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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,073.14, 85,662.72 and 33,780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,073.14, 85,662.72 and 33,780.62 is: 46,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,073.14 : 85,662.72 = 33,780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,073.14/85,662.72 = 33,780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,073.14x = 85,662.72 × 33,780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,073.14x = 2,893,739,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,739,792.49/62,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,618.23

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