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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,290.82, 85,961.25 and 33,996.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,290.82, 85,961.25 and 33,996.51 is: 46,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,290.82 : 85,961.25 = 33,996.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,290.82/85,961.25 = 33,996.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,290.82x = 85,961.25 × 33,996.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,290.82x = 2,922,382,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,382,495.24/62,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,915.14

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