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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,260.92, 85,919.40 and 33,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,260.92, 85,919.40 and 33,966 is: 46,872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,260.92 : 85,919.40 = 33,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,260.92/85,919.40 = 33,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,260.92x = 85,919.40 × 33,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,260.92x = 2,918,338,340.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,338,340.40/62,260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,872.71

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