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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,285.63, 85,954.14 and 33,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,285.63, 85,954.14 and 33,991.32 is: 46,908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,285.63 : 85,954.14 = 33,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,285.63/85,954.14 = 33,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,285.63x = 85,954.14 × 33,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,285.63x = 2,921,694,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,694,248.29/62,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,908.00

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