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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.23, 85,952.61 and 33,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.23, 85,952.61 and 33,990.12 is: 46,906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.23 : 85,952.61 = 33,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.23/85,952.61 = 33,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.23x = 85,952.61 × 33,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.23x = 2,921,539,528.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,539,528.21/62,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,906.57

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