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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,222.76, 85,869.18 and 33,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,222.76, 85,869.18 and 33,930 is: 46,824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,222.76 : 85,869.18 = 33,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,222.76/85,869.18 = 33,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,222.76x = 85,869.18 × 33,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,222.76x = 2,913,541,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,541,277.40/62,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,824.37

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