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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,835, 86,688.26 and 46,521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,835, 86,688.26 and 46,521.06 is: 64,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,835 : 86,688.26 = 46,521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,835/86,688.26 = 46,521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,835x = 86,688.26 × 46,521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,835x = 4,032,829,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,829,744.76/62,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,181.26

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