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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,094, 85,689.72 and 33,799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,094, 85,689.72 and 33,799.89 is: 46,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,094 : 85,689.72 = 33,799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,094/85,689.72 = 33,799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,094x = 85,689.72 × 33,799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,094x = 2,896,303,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,303,110.13/62,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,643.85

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