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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,282.79, 85,950.52 and 33,989.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,282.79, 85,950.52 and 33,989.09 is: 46,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,282.79 : 85,950.52 = 33,989.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,282.79/85,950.52 = 33,989.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,282.79x = 85,950.52 × 33,989.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,282.79x = 2,921,379,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,379,445.10/62,282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,905.08

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