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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,195.92, 85,829.83 and 33,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,195.92, 85,829.83 and 33,901 is: 46,783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,195.92 : 85,829.83 = 33,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,195.92/85,829.83 = 33,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,195.92x = 85,829.83 × 33,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,195.92x = 2,909,717,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,717,066.83/62,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,783.09

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