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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.61, 85,911.18 and 33,960.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.61, 85,911.18 and 33,960.09 is: 46,864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.61 : 85,911.18 = 33,960.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.61/85,911.18 = 33,960.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.61x = 85,911.18 × 33,960.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.61x = 2,917,551,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,551,599.62/62,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,864.83

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