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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.23, 85,911.11 and 33,960.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.23, 85,911.11 and 33,960.52 is: 46,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.23 : 85,911.11 = 33,960.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.23/85,911.11 = 33,960.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.23x = 85,911.11 × 33,960.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.23x = 2,917,585,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,585,969.38/62,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,865.67

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