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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,137.94, 85,750.34 and 33,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,137.94, 85,750.34 and 33,843.62 is: 46,704.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,137.94 : 85,750.34 = 33,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,137.94/85,750.34 = 33,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,137.94x = 85,750.34 × 33,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,137.94x = 2,902,101,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,101,966.99/62,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,704.19

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