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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,889.88, 94,251.48 and 46,171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,889.88, 94,251.48 and 46,171.78 is: 69,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,889.88 : 94,251.48 = 46,171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,889.88/94,251.48 = 46,171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,889.88x = 94,251.48 × 46,171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,889.88x = 4,351,758,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,758,599.23/62,889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,196.48

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