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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,095.29, 85,691.88 and 33,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,095.29, 85,691.88 and 33,801 is: 46,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,095.29 : 85,691.88 = 33,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,095.29/85,691.88 = 33,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,095.29x = 85,691.88 × 33,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,095.29x = 2,896,471,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,471,235.88/62,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,645.59

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