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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,740.05, 94,027.01 and 46,021.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,740.05, 94,027.01 and 46,021.82 is: 68,971.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,740.05 : 94,027.01 = 46,021.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,740.05/94,027.01 = 46,021.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,740.05x = 94,027.01 × 46,021.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,740.05x = 4,327,293,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,293,429.11/62,740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,971.79

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