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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,862.97, 94,356.41 and 46,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,862.97, 94,356.41 and 46,176.16 is: 69,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,862.97 : 94,356.41 = 46,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,862.97/94,356.41 = 46,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,862.97x = 94,356.41 × 46,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,862.97x = 4,357,016,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,016,213.40/62,862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,309.75

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