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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,126.73, 85,734.90 and 33,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,126.73, 85,734.90 and 33,832.44 is: 46,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,126.73 : 85,734.90 = 33,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,126.73/85,734.90 = 33,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,126.73x = 85,734.90 × 33,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,126.73x = 2,900,620,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,620,860.16/62,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,688.77

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