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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.55, 74,886.24 and 46,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.55, 74,886.24 and 46,618.16 is: 69,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.55 : 74,886.24 = 46,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.55/74,886.24 = 46,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.55x = 74,886.24 × 46,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.55x = 3,491,058,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,058,168.87/50,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,546.39

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