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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,810.24, 86,754.88 and 46,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,810.24, 86,754.88 and 46,965.12 is: 64,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,810.24 : 86,754.88 = 46,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,810.24/86,754.88 = 46,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,810.24x = 86,754.88 × 46,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,810.24x = 4,074,453,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,453,349.79/62,810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,869.25

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