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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,225.61, 87,338.41 and 46,483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,225.61, 87,338.41 and 46,483.85 is: 69,725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,225.61 : 87,338.41 = 46,483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,225.61/87,338.41 = 46,483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,225.61x = 87,338.41 × 46,483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,225.61x = 4,059,825,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,825,549.68/58,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,725.77

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