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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.88, 85,954.96 and 33,992.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.88, 85,954.96 and 33,992.38 is: 46,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.88 : 85,954.96 = 33,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.88/85,954.96 = 33,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.88x = 85,954.96 × 33,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.88x = 2,921,813,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,813,663.20/62,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,910.48

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