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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.16, 85,954.22 and 33,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.16, 85,954.22 and 33,991.40 is: 46,909.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.16 : 85,954.22 = 33,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.16/85,954.22 = 33,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.16x = 85,954.22 × 33,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.16x = 2,921,704,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,704,273.71/62,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,909.27

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