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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.02, 85,966.68 and 33,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.02, 85,966.68 and 33,997.24 is: 46,914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.02 : 85,966.68 = 33,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.02/85,966.68 = 33,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.02x = 85,966.68 × 33,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.02x = 2,922,629,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,629,851.96/62,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,914.44

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