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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,247.06, 85,901.02 and 33,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,247.06, 85,901.02 and 33,953.22 is: 46,855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,247.06 : 85,901.02 = 33,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,247.06/85,901.02 = 33,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,247.06x = 85,901.02 × 33,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,247.06x = 2,916,616,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,616,230.28/62,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,855.49

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