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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,158.64, 86,844.00 and 46,177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,158.64, 86,844.00 and 46,177.98 is: 68,954.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,158.64 : 86,844.00 = 46,177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,158.64/86,844.00 = 46,177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,158.64x = 86,844.00 × 46,177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,158.64x = 4,010,279,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,279,953.00/58,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,954.16

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