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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,283.64, 85,954.80 and 33,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,283.64, 85,954.80 and 33,989.52 is: 46,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,283.64 : 85,954.80 = 33,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,283.64/85,954.80 = 33,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,283.64x = 85,954.80 × 33,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,283.64x = 2,921,562,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,562,393.70/62,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,907.38

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