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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,791.06, 86,707.92 and 46,847.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,791.06, 86,707.92 and 46,847.86 is: 64,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,791.06 : 86,707.92 = 46,847.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,791.06/86,707.92 = 46,847.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,791.06x = 86,707.92 × 46,847.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,791.06x = 4,062,080,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,080,497.05/62,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,692.02

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