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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,246.26, 85,899.72 and 33,951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,246.26, 85,899.72 and 33,951.88 is: 46,853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,246.26 : 85,899.72 = 33,951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,246.26/85,899.72 = 33,951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,246.26x = 85,899.72 × 33,951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,246.26x = 2,916,456,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,456,985.47/62,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,853.53

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