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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,140.91, 85,756.12 and 33,848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,140.91, 85,756.12 and 33,848.42 is: 46,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,140.91 : 85,756.12 = 33,848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,140.91/85,756.12 = 33,848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,140.91x = 85,756.12 × 33,848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,140.91x = 2,902,708,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,708,653.93/62,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,711.72

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