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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,595.37, 86,464.43 and 46,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,595.37, 86,464.43 and 46,652.14 is: 64,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,595.37 : 86,464.43 = 46,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,595.37/86,464.43 = 46,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,595.37x = 86,464.43 × 46,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,595.37x = 4,033,750,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,750,693.38/62,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,441.68

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