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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254, 85,910.52 and 33,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254, 85,910.52 and 33,959.80 is: 46,864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254 : 85,910.52 = 33,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254/85,910.52 = 33,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254x = 85,910.52 × 33,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254x = 2,917,504,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,504,077.10/62,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,864.52

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