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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,127.08, 85,736.35 and 33,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,127.08, 85,736.35 and 33,832.74 is: 46,689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,127.08 : 85,736.35 = 33,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,127.08/85,736.35 = 33,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,127.08x = 85,736.35 × 33,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,127.08x = 2,900,695,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,695,553.52/62,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,689.72

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