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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,252.68, 85,908.15 and 33,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,252.68, 85,908.15 and 33,957.76 is: 46,861.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,252.68 : 85,908.15 = 33,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,252.68/85,908.15 = 33,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,252.68x = 85,908.15 × 33,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,252.68x = 2,917,248,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,248,339.74/62,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,861.41

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