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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,895.06, 86,794.47 and 46,834.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,895.06, 86,794.47 and 46,834.21 is: 64,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,895.06 : 86,794.47 = 46,834.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,895.06/86,794.47 = 46,834.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,895.06x = 86,794.47 × 46,834.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,895.06x = 4,064,950,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,950,434.82/62,895.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,630.68

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