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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,278.88, 85,946.67 and 33,986.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,278.88, 85,946.67 and 33,986.39 is: 46,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,278.88 : 85,946.67 = 33,986.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,278.88/85,946.67 = 33,986.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,278.88x = 85,946.67 × 33,986.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,278.88x = 2,921,016,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,016,616.09/62,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,902.21

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