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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,195.23, 85,828.98 and 33,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,195.23, 85,828.98 and 33,901.12 is: 46,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,195.23 : 85,828.98 = 33,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,195.23/85,828.98 = 33,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,195.23x = 85,828.98 × 33,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,195.23x = 2,909,698,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,698,550.46/62,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,783.31

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