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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,224.76, 85,868.30 and 33,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,224.76, 85,868.30 and 33,931 is: 46,823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,224.76 : 85,868.30 = 33,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,224.76/85,868.30 = 33,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,224.76x = 85,868.30 × 33,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,224.76x = 2,913,597,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,597,287.30/62,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,823.76

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