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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,836, 86,689.64 and 46,522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,836, 86,689.64 and 46,522.06 is: 64,182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,836 : 86,689.64 = 46,522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,836/86,689.64 = 46,522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,836x = 86,689.64 × 46,522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,836x = 4,032,980,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,980,633.46/62,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,182.64

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