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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,740.09, 94,027.05 and 46,021.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,740.09, 94,027.05 and 46,021.85 is: 68,971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,740.09 : 94,027.05 = 46,021.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,740.09/94,027.05 = 46,021.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,740.09x = 94,027.05 × 46,021.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,740.09x = 4,327,298,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,298,538.49/62,740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,971.82

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