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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,294.22, 85,966.92 and 33,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,294.22, 85,966.92 and 33,999.30 is: 46,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,294.22 : 85,966.92 = 33,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,294.22/85,966.92 = 33,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,294.22x = 85,966.92 × 33,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,294.22x = 2,922,815,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,815,103.16/62,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,919.52

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