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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.63, 85,947.71 and 33,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.63, 85,947.71 and 33,987.14 is: 46,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.63 : 85,947.71 = 33,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.63/85,947.71 = 33,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.63x = 85,947.71 × 33,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.63x = 2,921,116,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,116,252.78/62,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,903.24

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