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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,221.95, 85,866.08 and 33,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,221.95, 85,866.08 and 33,927.62 is: 46,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,221.95 : 85,866.08 = 33,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,221.95/85,866.08 = 33,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,221.95x = 85,866.08 × 33,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,221.95x = 2,913,231,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,231,134.16/62,221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,819.99

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