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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,138.08, 85,751.52 and 33,843.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,138.08, 85,751.52 and 33,843.74 is: 46,704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,138.08 : 85,751.52 = 33,843.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,138.08/85,751.52 = 33,843.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,138.08x = 85,751.52 × 33,843.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,138.08x = 2,902,152,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,152,147.48/62,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,704.89

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