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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,292.27, 85,963.40 and 33,997.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,292.27, 85,963.40 and 33,997.95 is: 46,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,292.27 : 85,963.40 = 33,997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,292.27/85,963.40 = 33,997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,292.27x = 85,963.40 × 33,997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,292.27x = 2,922,579,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,579,375.03/62,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,917.21

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