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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,594.37, 86,463.05 and 46,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,594.37, 86,463.05 and 46,651.14 is: 64,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,594.37 : 86,463.05 = 46,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,594.37/86,463.05 = 46,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,594.37x = 86,463.05 × 46,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,594.37x = 4,033,599,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,599,617.12/62,594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,440.29

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