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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,848.81, 94,186.54 and 46,217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,848.81, 94,186.54 and 46,217.89 is: 69,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,848.81 : 94,186.54 = 46,217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,848.81/94,186.54 = 46,217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,848.81x = 94,186.54 × 46,217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,848.81x = 4,353,102,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,102,443.18/62,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,263.09

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