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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,865.08, 94,359.60 and 46,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,865.08, 94,359.60 and 46,178.28 is: 69,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,865.08 : 94,359.60 = 46,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,865.08/94,359.60 = 46,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,865.08x = 94,359.60 × 46,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,865.08x = 4,357,364,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,364,029.49/62,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,312.95

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