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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.16, 86,854.06 and 45,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.16, 86,854.06 and 45,960.28 is: 63,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.16 : 86,854.06 = 45,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.16/86,854.06 = 45,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.16x = 86,854.06 × 45,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.16x = 3,991,836,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,836,916.74/62,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,387.48

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