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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,280.63, 85,946.47 and 33,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,280.63, 85,946.47 and 33,984.50 is: 46,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,280.63 : 85,946.47 = 33,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,280.63/85,946.47 = 33,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,280.63x = 85,946.47 × 33,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,280.63x = 2,920,847,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,847,295.02/62,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,898.17

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