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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,247.89, 85,901.33 and 33,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,247.89, 85,901.33 and 33,952.97 is: 46,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,247.89 : 85,901.33 = 33,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,247.89/85,901.33 = 33,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,247.89x = 85,901.33 × 33,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,247.89x = 2,916,604,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,604,850.94/62,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,854.68

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