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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.39, 85,937.28 and 33,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.39, 85,937.28 and 33,979.08 is: 46,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.39 : 85,937.28 = 33,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.39/85,937.28 = 33,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.39x = 85,937.28 × 33,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.39x = 2,920,069,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,069,519.11/62,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,891.13

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