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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,122.26, 85,732.32 and 46,781.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,122.26, 85,732.32 and 46,781.35 is: 64,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,122.26 : 85,732.32 = 46,781.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,122.26/85,732.32 = 46,781.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,122.26x = 85,732.32 × 46,781.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,122.26x = 4,010,673,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,673,629.33/62,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,560.98

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