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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.28, 85,913.64 and 33,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.28, 85,913.64 and 33,962.16 is: 46,867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.28 : 85,913.64 = 33,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.28/85,913.64 = 33,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.28x = 85,913.64 × 33,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.28x = 2,917,812,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,812,787.86/62,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,867.77

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