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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289.84, 85,956.72 and 33,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,289.84, 85,956.72 and 33,995.04 is: 46,911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,289.84 : 85,956.72 = 33,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,289.84/85,956.72 = 33,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,289.84x = 85,956.72 × 33,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,289.84x = 2,922,102,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,102,134.67/62,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,911.38

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