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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,247.93, 85,902.01 and 33,953.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,247.93, 85,902.01 and 33,953.62 is: 46,855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,247.93 : 85,902.01 = 33,953.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,247.93/85,902.01 = 33,953.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,247.93x = 85,902.01 × 33,953.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,247.93x = 2,916,684,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,684,204.78/62,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,855.92

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