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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,278.28, 85,943.22 and 33,983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,278.28, 85,943.22 and 33,983.48 is: 46,896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,278.28 : 85,943.22 = 33,983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,278.28/85,943.22 = 33,983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,278.28x = 85,943.22 × 33,983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,278.28x = 2,920,649,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,649,698.01/62,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,896.76

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