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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,214.66, 85,858.11 and 33,920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,214.66, 85,858.11 and 33,920.82 is: 46,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,214.66 : 85,858.11 = 33,920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,214.66/85,858.11 = 33,920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,214.66x = 85,858.11 × 33,920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,214.66x = 2,912,377,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,377,494.85/62,214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,811.76

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