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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,873.57, 94,372.34 and 46,186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,873.57, 94,372.34 and 46,186.76 is: 69,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,873.57 : 94,372.34 = 46,186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,873.57/94,372.34 = 46,186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,873.57x = 94,372.34 × 46,186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,873.57x = 4,358,752,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,752,623.22/62,873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,325.67

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