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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,024.41, 85,612.88 and 46,130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,024.41, 85,612.88 and 46,130.39 is: 63,674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,024.41 : 85,612.88 = 46,130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,024.41/85,612.88 = 46,130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,024.41x = 85,612.88 × 46,130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,024.41x = 3,949,355,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,355,543.42/62,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,674.21

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