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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,291.68, 85,961.24 and 33,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,291.68, 85,961.24 and 33,997.36 is: 46,915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,291.68 : 85,961.24 = 33,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,291.68/85,961.24 = 33,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,291.68x = 85,961.24 × 33,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,291.68x = 2,922,455,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,455,222.33/62,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,915.66

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