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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.50, 85,913.97 and 33,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.50, 85,913.97 and 33,962.30 is: 46,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.50 : 85,913.97 = 33,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.50/85,913.97 = 33,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.50x = 85,913.97 × 33,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.50x = 2,917,836,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,836,023.33/62,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,867.97

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