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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,117.55, 85,730.13 and 46,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,117.55, 85,730.13 and 46,247.22 is: 63,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,117.55 : 85,730.13 = 46,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,117.55/85,730.13 = 46,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,117.55x = 85,730.13 × 46,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,117.55x = 3,964,780,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,780,182.74/62,117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,827.05

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