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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,099.91, 85,698.41 and 33,805.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,099.91, 85,698.41 and 33,805.53 is: 46,651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,099.91 : 85,698.41 = 33,805.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,099.91/85,698.41 = 33,805.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,099.91x = 85,698.41 × 33,805.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,099.91x = 2,897,080,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,080,001.18/62,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,651.92

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