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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251.18, 85,906.08 and 33,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251.18, 85,906.08 and 33,956.26 is: 46,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251.18 : 85,906.08 = 33,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251.18/85,906.08 = 33,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251.18x = 85,906.08 × 33,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251.18x = 2,917,049,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,049,188.06/62,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,859.34

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