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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,228.16, 85,874.88 and 33,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,228.16, 85,874.88 and 33,933.12 is: 46,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,228.16 : 85,874.88 = 33,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,228.16/85,874.88 = 33,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,228.16x = 85,874.88 × 33,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,228.16x = 2,914,002,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,002,608.03/62,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,827.72

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