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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,198.26, 85,832.94 and 33,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,198.26, 85,832.94 and 33,903.34 is: 46,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,198.26 : 85,832.94 = 33,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,198.26/85,832.94 = 33,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,198.26x = 85,832.94 × 33,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,198.26x = 2,910,023,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,023,348.02/62,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,786.25

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