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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,095.73, 85,689.63 and 33,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,095.73, 85,689.63 and 33,801.44 is: 46,644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,095.73 : 85,689.63 = 33,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,095.73/85,689.63 = 33,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,095.73x = 85,689.63 × 33,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,095.73x = 2,896,432,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,432,458.62/62,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,644.64

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