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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,258.63, 85,916.90 and 33,964.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,258.63, 85,916.90 and 33,964.31 is: 46,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,258.63 : 85,916.90 = 33,964.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,258.63/85,916.90 = 33,964.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,258.63x = 85,916.90 × 33,964.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,258.63x = 2,918,108,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,108,525.54/62,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,870.75

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