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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,276.96, 85,943.28 and 33,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,276.96, 85,943.28 and 33,982.88 is: 46,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,276.96 : 85,943.28 = 33,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,276.96/85,943.28 = 33,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,276.96x = 85,943.28 × 33,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,276.96x = 2,920,600,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,600,171.05/62,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,896.96

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