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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,216.76, 85,857.58 and 33,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,216.76, 85,857.58 and 33,923 is: 46,812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,216.76 : 85,857.58 = 33,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,216.76/85,857.58 = 33,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,216.76x = 85,857.58 × 33,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,216.76x = 2,912,546,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,546,686.34/62,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,812.90

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