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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.16, 85,940.82 and 33,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.16, 85,940.82 and 33,982.84 is: 46,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.16 : 85,940.82 = 33,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.16/85,940.82 = 33,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.16x = 85,940.82 × 33,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.16x = 2,920,513,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,513,135.53/62,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,895.41

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