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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,751.96, 74,151.90 and 46,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,751.96, 74,151.90 and 46,287 is: 63,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,751.96 : 74,151.90 = 46,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,751.96/74,151.90 = 46,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,751.96x = 74,151.90 × 46,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,751.96x = 3,432,268,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,268,995.30/53,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,853.84

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