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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,209.26, 85,848.12 and 33,914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,209.26, 85,848.12 and 33,914.34 is: 46,801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,209.26 : 85,848.12 = 33,914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,209.26/85,848.12 = 33,914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,209.26x = 85,848.12 × 33,914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,209.26x = 2,911,482,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,482,330.04/62,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,801.43

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