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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,280.78, 85,946.67 and 33,985.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,280.78, 85,946.67 and 33,985.98 is: 46,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,280.78 : 85,946.67 = 33,985.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,280.78/85,946.67 = 33,985.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,280.78x = 85,946.67 × 33,985.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,280.78x = 2,920,981,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,981,807.69/62,280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,900.21

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