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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251, 85,906.65 and 33,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251, 85,906.65 and 33,957.30 is: 46,861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251 : 85,906.65 = 33,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251/85,906.65 = 33,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251x = 85,906.65 × 33,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251x = 2,917,157,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,157,886.05/62,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,861.22

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