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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.80, 85,946.34 and 33,985.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.80, 85,946.34 and 33,985.96 is: 46,900.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.80 : 85,946.34 = 33,985.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.80/85,946.34 = 33,985.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.80x = 85,946.34 × 33,985.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.80x = 2,920,968,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,968,873.39/62,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,900.74

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