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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,276.63, 85,941.45 and 33,982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,276.63, 85,941.45 and 33,982.34 is: 46,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,276.63 : 85,941.45 = 33,982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,276.63/85,941.45 = 33,982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,276.63x = 85,941.45 × 33,982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,276.63x = 2,920,491,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,491,144.29/62,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,895.46

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