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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.16, 85,955.64 and 33,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.16, 85,955.64 and 33,990.32 is: 46,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.16 : 85,955.64 = 33,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.16/85,955.64 = 33,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.16x = 85,955.64 × 33,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.16x = 2,921,659,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,659,709.40/62,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,908.55

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