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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,835.50, 86,688.93 and 46,521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,835.50, 86,688.93 and 46,521.56 is: 64,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,835.50 : 86,688.93 = 46,521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,835.50/86,688.93 = 46,521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,835.50x = 86,688.93 × 46,521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,835.50x = 4,032,904,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,904,258.33/62,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,181.94

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