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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,740.56, 94,027.76 and 46,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,740.56, 94,027.76 and 46,022.30 is: 68,972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,740.56 : 94,027.76 = 46,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,740.56/94,027.76 = 46,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,740.56x = 94,027.76 × 46,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,740.56x = 4,327,373,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,373,779.05/62,740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,972.51

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