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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,261.44, 86,996.96 and 46,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,261.44, 86,996.96 and 46,280.73 is: 69,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,261.44 : 86,996.96 = 46,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,261.44/86,996.96 = 46,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,261.44x = 86,996.96 × 46,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,261.44x = 4,026,282,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,282,816.58/58,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,107.16

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