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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.13, 85,947.02 and 33,986.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.13, 85,947.02 and 33,986.64 is: 46,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.13 : 85,947.02 = 33,986.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.13/85,947.02 = 33,986.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.13x = 85,947.02 × 33,986.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.13x = 2,921,049,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,049,828.14/62,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,902.55

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