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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,258, 85,916.04 and 33,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,258, 85,916.04 and 33,963.80 is: 46,870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,258 : 85,916.04 = 33,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,258/85,916.04 = 33,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,258x = 85,916.04 × 33,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,258x = 2,918,035,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,035,199.35/62,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,870.04

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