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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.80, 85,936.68 and 33,978.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.80, 85,936.68 and 33,978.96 is: 46,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.80 : 85,936.68 = 33,978.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.80/85,936.68 = 33,978.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.80x = 85,936.68 × 33,978.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.80x = 2,920,039,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,039,012.25/62,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,891.08

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