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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,223.96, 85,869.90 and 33,930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,223.96, 85,869.90 and 33,930.84 is: 46,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,223.96 : 85,869.90 = 33,930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,223.96/85,869.90 = 33,930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,223.96x = 85,869.90 × 33,930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,223.96x = 2,913,637,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,637,837.72/62,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,825.01

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