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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,285.36, 85,954.44 and 33,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,285.36, 85,954.44 and 33,991.28 is: 46,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,285.36 : 85,954.44 = 33,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,285.36/85,954.44 = 33,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,285.36x = 85,954.44 × 33,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,285.36x = 2,921,701,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,701,437.28/62,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,908.32

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