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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.64, 85,949.28 and 33,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.64, 85,949.28 and 33,985.50 is: 46,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.64 : 85,949.28 = 33,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.64/85,949.28 = 33,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.64x = 85,949.28 × 33,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.64x = 2,921,029,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,029,255.44/62,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,901.83

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