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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,362.74, 86,035.10 and 46,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,362.74, 86,035.10 and 46,049.04 is: 63,528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,362.74 : 86,035.10 = 46,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,362.74/86,035.10 = 46,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,362.74x = 86,035.10 × 46,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,362.74x = 3,961,833,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,833,761.30/62,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,528.86

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