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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,127.55, 85,739.62 and 46,786.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,127.55, 85,739.62 and 46,786.63 is: 64,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,127.55 : 85,739.62 = 46,786.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,127.55/85,739.62 = 46,786.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,127.55x = 85,739.62 × 46,786.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,127.55x = 4,011,467,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,467,877.28/62,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,568.26

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