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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,278.41, 85,946.28 and 33,985.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,278.41, 85,946.28 and 33,985.65 is: 46,901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,278.41 : 85,946.28 = 33,985.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,278.41/85,946.28 = 33,985.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,278.41x = 85,946.28 × 33,985.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,278.41x = 2,920,940,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,940,190.88/62,278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,901.33

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