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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,223.73, 87,335.61 and 46,481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,223.73, 87,335.61 and 46,481.97 is: 69,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,223.73 : 87,335.61 = 46,481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,223.73/87,335.61 = 46,481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,223.73x = 87,335.61 × 46,481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,223.73x = 4,059,531,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,531,203.95/58,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,722.97

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