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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,271.68, 85,933.72 and 33,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,271.68, 85,933.72 and 33,977.28 is: 46,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,271.68 : 85,933.72 = 33,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,271.68/85,933.72 = 33,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,271.68x = 85,933.72 × 33,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,271.68x = 2,919,794,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,794,065.88/62,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,887.99

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