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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.72, 85,930.80 and 33,974.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.72, 85,930.80 and 33,974.64 is: 46,884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.72 : 85,930.80 = 33,974.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.72/85,930.80 = 33,974.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.72x = 85,930.80 × 33,974.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.72x = 2,919,467,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,467,994.91/62,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,884.98

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