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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,163.64, 86,851.45 and 46,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,163.64, 86,851.45 and 46,182.98 is: 68,961.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,163.64 : 86,851.45 = 46,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,163.64/86,851.45 = 46,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,163.64x = 86,851.45 × 46,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,163.64x = 4,011,058,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,058,778.32/58,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,961.62

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