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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,219.44, 85,863.72 and 33,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,219.44, 85,863.72 and 33,926.56 is: 46,819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,219.44 : 85,863.72 = 33,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,219.44/85,863.72 = 33,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,219.44x = 85,863.72 × 33,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,219.44x = 2,913,060,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,060,648.40/62,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,819.14

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