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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,139.06, 85,752 and 33,844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,139.06, 85,752 and 33,844.86 is: 46,705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,139.06 : 85,752 = 33,844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,139.06/85,752 = 33,844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,139.06x = 85,752 × 33,844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,139.06x = 2,902,264,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,264,434.72/62,139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,705.96

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