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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.19, 85,917.98 and 33,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.19, 85,917.98 and 33,964.88 is: 46,871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.19 : 85,917.98 = 33,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.19/85,917.98 = 33,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.19x = 85,917.98 × 33,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.19x = 2,918,193,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,193,535.86/62,259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,871.69

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