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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,249.43, 85,904.29 and 33,955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,249.43, 85,904.29 and 33,955.59 is: 46,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,249.43 : 85,904.29 = 33,955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,249.43/85,904.29 = 33,955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,249.43x = 85,904.29 × 33,955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,249.43x = 2,916,930,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,930,420.96/62,249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,858.75

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