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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251.68, 85,907.16 and 33,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251.68, 85,907.16 and 33,957.36 is: 46,861.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251.68 : 85,907.16 = 33,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251.68/85,907.16 = 33,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251.68x = 85,907.16 × 33,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251.68x = 2,917,180,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,180,358.70/62,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,861.07

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