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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,270.64, 85,931.08 and 33,976.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,270.64, 85,931.08 and 33,976.33 is: 46,886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,270.64 : 85,931.08 = 33,976.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,270.64/85,931.08 = 33,976.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,270.64x = 85,931.08 × 33,976.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,270.64x = 2,919,622,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,622,431.57/62,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,886.02

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