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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,792.06, 86,709.30 and 46,848.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,792.06, 86,709.30 and 46,848.86 is: 64,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,792.06 : 86,709.30 = 46,848.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,792.06/86,709.30 = 46,848.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,792.06x = 86,709.30 × 46,848.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,792.06x = 4,062,231,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,231,856.40/62,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,693.40

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