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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,864.01, 94,357.98 and 46,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,864.01, 94,357.98 and 46,177.20 is: 69,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,864.01 : 94,357.98 = 46,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,864.01/94,357.98 = 46,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,864.01x = 94,357.98 × 46,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,864.01x = 4,357,187,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,187,314.06/62,864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,311.32

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