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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.62, 85,918.57 and 33,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.62, 85,918.57 and 33,965.30 is: 46,872.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.62 : 85,918.57 = 33,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.62/85,918.57 = 33,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.62x = 85,918.57 × 33,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.62x = 2,918,250,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,250,135.50/62,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,872.28

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