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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.68, 85,926.84 and 33,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.68, 85,926.84 and 33,971.96 is: 46,881.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.68 : 85,926.84 = 33,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.68/85,926.84 = 33,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.68x = 85,926.84 × 33,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.68x = 2,919,103,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,103,171.41/62,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,881.41

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