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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,258.56, 85,917.12 and 33,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,258.56, 85,917.12 and 33,964.26 is: 46,870.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,258.56 : 85,917.12 = 33,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,258.56/85,917.12 = 33,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,258.56x = 85,917.12 × 33,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,258.56x = 2,918,111,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,111,402.13/62,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,870.85

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