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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,244.93, 85,897.87 and 33,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,244.93, 85,897.87 and 33,950.62 is: 46,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,244.93 : 85,897.87 = 33,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,244.93/85,897.87 = 33,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,244.93x = 85,897.87 × 33,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,244.93x = 2,916,285,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,285,943.18/62,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,851.78

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