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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,241.76, 85,892.70 and 33,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,241.76, 85,892.70 and 33,947.44 is: 46,846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,241.76 : 85,892.70 = 33,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,241.76/85,892.70 = 33,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,241.76x = 85,892.70 × 33,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,241.76x = 2,915,837,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,837,279.69/62,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,846.96

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