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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.64, 85,945.59 and 33,985.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.64, 85,945.59 and 33,985.35 is: 46,899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.64 : 85,945.59 = 33,985.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.64/85,945.59 = 33,985.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.64x = 85,945.59 × 33,985.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.64x = 2,920,890,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,890,957.11/62,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,899.61

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