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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.25, 85,949.95 and 33,988.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.25, 85,949.95 and 33,988.76 is: 46,905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.25 : 85,949.95 = 33,988.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.25/85,949.95 = 33,988.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.25x = 85,949.95 × 33,988.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.25x = 2,921,332,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,332,222.56/62,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,905.48

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