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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,977.59, 66,196.26 and 46,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,977.59, 66,196.26 and 46,085.84 is: 63,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,977.59 : 66,196.26 = 46,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,977.59/66,196.26 = 46,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,977.59x = 66,196.26 × 46,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,977.59x = 3,050,710,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,710,246.96/47,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,586.15

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