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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,245.93, 85,899.25 and 33,951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,245.93, 85,899.25 and 33,951.62 is: 46,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,245.93 : 85,899.25 = 33,951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,245.93/85,899.25 = 33,951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,245.93x = 85,899.25 × 33,951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,245.93x = 2,916,418,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,418,694.29/62,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,853.16

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