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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,278.76, 85,943.88 and 33,982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,278.76, 85,943.88 and 33,982.62 is: 46,895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,278.76 : 85,943.88 = 33,982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,278.76/85,943.88 = 33,982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,278.76x = 85,943.88 × 33,982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,278.76x = 2,920,598,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,598,215.37/62,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,895.58

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