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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,079.06, 85,669.41 and 33,784.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,079.06, 85,669.41 and 33,784.75 is: 46,623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,079.06 : 85,669.41 = 33,784.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,079.06/85,669.41 = 33,784.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,079.06x = 85,669.41 × 33,784.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,079.06x = 2,894,319,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,319,599.50/62,079.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,623.12

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