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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.92, 85,927.68 and 33,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.92, 85,927.68 and 33,972 is: 46,880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.92 : 85,927.68 = 33,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.92/85,927.68 = 33,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.92x = 85,927.68 × 33,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.92x = 2,919,135,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,135,144.96/62,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,880.99

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