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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,228.76, 85,874.40 and 33,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,228.76, 85,874.40 and 33,934.76 is: 46,829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,228.76 : 85,874.40 = 33,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,228.76/85,874.40 = 33,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,228.76x = 85,874.40 × 33,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,228.76x = 2,914,127,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,127,154.14/62,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,829.27

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