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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.56, 85,942.32 and 33,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.56, 85,942.32 and 33,983.72 is: 46,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.56 : 85,942.32 = 33,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.56/85,942.32 = 33,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.56x = 85,942.32 × 33,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.56x = 2,920,639,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,639,739.03/62,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,897.14

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