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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,177.98, 87,266.97 and 46,436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,177.98, 87,266.97 and 46,436.22 is: 69,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,177.98 : 87,266.97 = 46,436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,177.98/87,266.97 = 46,436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,177.98x = 87,266.97 × 46,436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,177.98x = 4,052,348,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,348,217.65/58,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,654.33

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