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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.88, 85,931.04 and 33,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.88, 85,931.04 and 33,974.68 is: 46,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.88 : 85,931.04 = 33,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.88/85,931.04 = 33,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.88x = 85,931.04 × 33,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.88x = 2,919,479,586.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,479,586.07/62,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,885.05

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