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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,856.20, 86,740.84 and 46,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,856.20, 86,740.84 and 46,795.32 is: 64,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,856.20 : 86,740.84 = 46,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,856.20/86,740.84 = 46,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,856.20x = 86,740.84 × 46,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,856.20x = 4,059,065,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,065,364.87/62,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,577.01

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