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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,257.56, 85,915.74 and 33,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,257.56, 85,915.74 and 33,963.26 is: 46,869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,257.56 : 85,915.74 = 33,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,257.56/85,915.74 = 33,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,257.56x = 85,915.74 × 33,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,257.56x = 2,917,978,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,978,615.71/62,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,869.47

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