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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233.67, 85,883.03 and 33,939.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233.67, 85,883.03 and 33,939.35 is: 46,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233.67 : 85,883.03 = 33,939.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233.67/85,883.03 = 33,939.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233.67x = 85,883.03 × 33,939.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233.67x = 2,914,814,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,814,738.45/62,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,836.62

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