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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,257.04, 85,911.72 and 33,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,257.04, 85,911.72 and 33,961.04 is: 46,864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,257.04 : 85,911.72 = 33,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,257.04/85,911.72 = 33,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,257.04x = 85,911.72 × 33,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,257.04x = 2,917,651,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,651,359.39/62,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,864.60

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