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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,853.19, 86,736.70 and 46,792.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,853.19, 86,736.70 and 46,792.31 is: 64,572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,853.19 : 86,736.70 = 46,792.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,853.19/86,736.70 = 46,792.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,853.19x = 86,736.70 × 46,792.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,853.19x = 4,058,610,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,610,554.78/62,853.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,572.87

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