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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.92, 85,952.74 and 33,989.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.92, 85,952.74 and 33,989.96 is: 46,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.92 : 85,952.74 = 33,989.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.92/85,952.74 = 33,989.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.92x = 85,952.74 × 33,989.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.92x = 2,921,530,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,530,194.49/62,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,905.90

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