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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,246.67, 85,899.87 and 33,951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,246.67, 85,899.87 and 33,951.75 is: 46,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,246.67 : 85,899.87 = 33,951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,246.67/85,899.87 = 33,951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,246.67x = 85,899.87 × 33,951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,246.67x = 2,916,450,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,450,911.27/62,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,853.12

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