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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.66, 85,948.01 and 33,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.66, 85,948.01 and 33,986.90 is: 46,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.66 : 85,948.01 = 33,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.66/85,948.01 = 33,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.66x = 85,948.01 × 33,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.66x = 2,921,105,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,105,821.39/62,279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,903.05

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