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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,597.37, 86,467.19 and 46,654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,597.37, 86,467.19 and 46,654.14 is: 64,444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,597.37 : 86,467.19 = 46,654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,597.37/86,467.19 = 46,654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,597.37x = 86,467.19 × 46,654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,597.37x = 4,034,052,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,052,154.40/62,597.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,444.44

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