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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.70, 85,937.49 and 33,979.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.70, 85,937.49 and 33,979.41 is: 46,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.70 : 85,937.49 = 33,979.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.70/85,937.49 = 33,979.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.70x = 85,937.49 × 33,979.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.70x = 2,920,105,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,105,207.08/62,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,891.47

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