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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.84, 85,952.46 and 33,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.84, 85,952.46 and 33,990.28 is: 46,906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.84 : 85,952.46 = 33,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.84/85,952.46 = 33,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.84x = 85,952.46 × 33,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.84x = 2,921,548,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,548,182.09/62,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,906.25

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