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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,878.70, 94,365.48 and 33,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,878.70, 94,365.48 and 33,303.20 is: 49,979.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,878.70 : 94,365.48 = 33,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,878.70/94,365.48 = 33,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,878.70x = 94,365.48 × 33,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,878.70x = 3,142,672,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,672,453.54/62,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,979.92

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