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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,961.16, 94,414 and 33,372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,961.16, 94,414 and 33,372.17 is: 50,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,961.16 : 94,414 = 33,372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,961.16/94,414 = 33,372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,961.16x = 94,414 × 33,372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,961.16x = 3,150,800,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,800,058.38/62,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,043.55

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