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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,106.14, 85,706.66 and 33,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,106.14, 85,706.66 and 33,812.02 is: 46,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,106.14 : 85,706.66 = 33,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,106.14/85,706.66 = 33,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,106.14x = 85,706.66 × 33,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,106.14x = 2,897,915,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,915,302.05/62,106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,660.69

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