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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.60, 85,942.32 and 33,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.60, 85,942.32 and 33,982.64 is: 46,895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.60 : 85,942.32 = 33,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.60/85,942.32 = 33,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.60x = 85,942.32 × 33,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.60x = 2,920,546,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,546,921.32/62,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,895.62

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