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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,290.06, 85,960 and 33,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,290.06, 85,960 and 33,995.72 is: 46,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,290.06 : 85,960 = 33,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,290.06/85,960 = 33,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,290.06x = 85,960 × 33,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,290.06x = 2,922,272,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,272,091.20/62,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,913.94

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