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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.28, 85,941.84 and 33,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.28, 85,941.84 and 33,982.48 is: 46,895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.28 : 85,941.84 = 33,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.28/85,941.84 = 33,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.28x = 85,941.84 × 33,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.28x = 2,920,516,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,516,858.96/62,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,895.38

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