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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,213.68, 85,854.88 and 33,919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,213.68, 85,854.88 and 33,919.36 is: 46,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,213.68 : 85,854.88 = 33,919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,213.68/85,854.88 = 33,919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,213.68x = 85,854.88 × 33,919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,213.68x = 2,912,142,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,142,582.48/62,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,808.72

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