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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.58, 85,946.06 and 33,985.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.58, 85,946.06 and 33,985.27 is: 46,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.58 : 85,946.06 = 33,985.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.58/85,946.06 = 33,985.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.58x = 85,946.06 × 33,985.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.58x = 2,920,900,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,900,246.93/62,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,899.80

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