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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.41, 85,944.90 and 33,984.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.41, 85,944.90 and 33,984.65 is: 46,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.41 : 85,944.90 = 33,984.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.41/85,944.90 = 33,984.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.41x = 85,944.90 × 33,984.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.41x = 2,920,806,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,806,916.06/62,277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,899.95

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