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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,073.28, 85,662.68 and 33,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,073.28, 85,662.68 and 33,780.52 is: 46,617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,073.28 : 85,662.68 = 33,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,073.28/85,662.68 = 33,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,073.28x = 85,662.68 × 33,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,073.28x = 2,893,729,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,729,874.99/62,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,617.96

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