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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,231.46, 85,879.77 and 33,936.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,231.46, 85,879.77 and 33,936.54 is: 46,832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,231.46 : 85,879.77 = 33,936.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,231.46/85,879.77 = 33,936.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,231.46x = 85,879.77 × 33,936.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,231.46x = 2,914,462,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,462,249.80/62,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,832.62

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