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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,248.05, 85,902.39 and 33,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,248.05, 85,902.39 and 33,954.21 is: 46,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,248.05 : 85,902.39 = 33,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,248.05/85,902.39 = 33,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,248.05x = 85,902.39 × 33,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,248.05x = 2,916,747,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,747,789.56/62,248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,856.85

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