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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,074.27, 85,659.96 and 33,779.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,074.27, 85,659.96 and 33,779.98 is: 46,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,074.27 : 85,659.96 = 33,779.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,074.27/85,659.96 = 33,779.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,074.27x = 85,659.96 × 33,779.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,074.27x = 2,893,591,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,591,735.60/62,074.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,614.99

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