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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,247.78, 85,902.66 and 33,953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,247.78, 85,902.66 and 33,953.94 is: 46,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,247.78 : 85,902.66 = 33,953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,247.78/85,902.66 = 33,953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,247.78x = 85,902.66 × 33,953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,247.78x = 2,916,733,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,733,763.48/62,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,856.83

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