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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,286.88, 85,957.72 and 33,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,286.88, 85,957.72 and 33,994.38 is: 46,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,286.88 : 85,957.72 = 33,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,286.88/85,957.72 = 33,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,286.88x = 85,957.72 × 33,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,286.88x = 2,922,079,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,079,397.61/62,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,913.24

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