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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.96, 85,944.66 and 33,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.96, 85,944.66 and 33,983.88 is: 46,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.96 : 85,944.66 = 33,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.96/85,944.66 = 33,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.96x = 85,944.66 × 33,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.96x = 2,920,733,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,733,012.08/62,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,898.34

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