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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,283.36, 85,951.68 and 33,989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,283.36, 85,951.68 and 33,989.28 is: 46,905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,283.36 : 85,951.68 = 33,989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,283.36/85,951.68 = 33,989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,283.36x = 85,951.68 × 33,989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,283.36x = 2,921,435,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,435,717.99/62,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,905.56

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