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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.54, 85,936.44 and 33,978.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.54, 85,936.44 and 33,978.84 is: 46,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.54 : 85,936.44 = 33,978.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.54/85,936.44 = 33,978.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.54x = 85,936.44 × 33,978.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.54x = 2,920,020,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,020,544.93/62,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,890.98

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