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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,141.31, 85,755.11 and 33,847.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,141.31, 85,755.11 and 33,847.11 is: 46,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,141.31 : 85,755.11 = 33,847.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,141.31/85,755.11 = 33,847.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,141.31x = 85,755.11 × 33,847.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,141.31x = 2,902,562,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,562,472.00/62,141.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,709.06

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