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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,206.30, 80,239.95 and 46,274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,206.30, 80,239.95 and 46,274.46 is: 63,791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,206.30 : 80,239.95 = 46,274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,206.30/80,239.95 = 46,274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,206.30x = 80,239.95 × 46,274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,206.30x = 3,713,060,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,060,356.68/58,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,791.38

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