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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,089.29, 85,683.60 and 33,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,089.29, 85,683.60 and 33,795 is: 46,637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,089.29 : 85,683.60 = 33,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,089.29/85,683.60 = 33,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,089.29x = 85,683.60 × 33,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,089.29x = 2,895,677,262
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,677,262/62,089.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,637.31

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